Our Purpose & Values
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to provide an innovative, alternative setting for students with social and emotional challenges. Our programs provide the opportunity to re-engage in learning through a quality, skills-based curriculum in a wellbeing-centred environment.
Our Aims
Our students will address their social and emotional challenges and achieve success in a nurturing and supportive learning community.
Our programs will utilise an innovative skills-based curriculum and implement emotional regulation techniques to engage students effectively in their learning.
Our staff will provide a nurturing learning community and build strong relationships with our students.
Our community will provide opportunities for understanding, flexibility, belonging and diversity.
Our School Values
Hope – moving forward with confidence and a ‘chance for change’ to create a positive future.
Belonging – foster a deep sense of school community where everyone is accepted and celebrated for who they are in a respectful, inclusive and compassionate environment.
Nurturing – empowering growth and learning in a safe and supportive community.
Success – being guided to accept responsibility and face new challenges to achieve our goals.
Our Values in Practice
See how Berengarra School’s purpose and values shape the way we support students, families, and learning:
Learn more about who we are and our student-centred approach – About Us
Explore how we support wellbeing, belonging, and emotional safety – Student Wellbeing
Read about our inclusive learning model and how we welcome diverse learners – Diversity and Inclusion
See how values come to life in small, supportive classroom settings – Box Hill Campus
If our values align with what you’re looking for in a school, learn more about who we support – Enrolment Criteria