Educational Philosophy and Aims

​At St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School, our Educational Program reflects our school's unique vision and mission and is responsive to the needs of our students and community. All phases of schooling at St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School are grounded in the Brisbane Catholic Education's Learning a​nd Teaching Framework and The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Declaration (2019).

The Brisbane Catholic Educatio​n's Learning and Teaching Framework sits within the vision, mission and values of BCE and outlines our philosophy and aims for learning and teaching.  It is the beginning point for planning for learning and teaching.

The Alice Springs (Mparntwe – pronounced 'M-ban-tua') Education Declaration sets the national vision for education for all Australians and notes two goals:

  1. The Australian education system promotes excellence and equity.
  2. All young Australians become:
    • ​​Confident and creative individuals
    • Successful lifelong learners
    • Active and informed members of the community


Curriculum d​esign and delivery at St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School is grounded in a Catholic foundation of faith.  In alignment with the goals of The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Declaration (2019)., which promotes excellence and equity, we commit to:

  • promoting a faith-filled learning community that is student centered.

  • supporting successful lifelong learners by implementing high quality curriculum and pedagogical practices.

  • supporting each child to strive for success by recognising individual needs and celebrating diversity in an inclusive learning environment.

  • providing relevant, responsive, technology enriched learning experiences.