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CARDIJN COLLEGE

Strategic Plan


Our Cardijn Way fosters a culture of belonging and aspiration. We work in partnership to encourage, enable, and support students, families, and staff to live faithfully and with integrity.

We do this in the context of three unique campuses:

  • Marian (Years 7 – 12, Noarlunga Downs)
  • Marcellin (Trade Training Years 10 – 12 and Apprentices, Christie Downs)
  • Galilee (Reception – Year 9, Aldinga).

Cardijn offers multiple, inclusive and diverse pathways in alignment with a foundational tenet that there is Unity in Diversity!

Vision & Mission

Towards 2027 Vision

Cardijn College will be a place of belonging and holistic engagement across our Catholic faith-based school such that aspirational intentions are achieved within and beyond the school gate through quality learning – a journey in partnership with families and the broader community of the Southern Vales!

Towards 2027 Mission


Animated by our Cardijn and Marist charisms and in partnership with our families, our College is a community which creates opportunities for encountering life to the full – in all its personal, religious, political, ecological and cultural richness. (adapted from CESA’s Towards 2027)

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Values & Ethos

Family Spirit

Simplicity

Presence

Love Of Work

To See, To Judge (discern) and To Act (Cardinal Cardijn)

To Listen, To Ponder, To Respond (In the Way of Mary)

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Our Pillars

  1. Our Catholic Identity and Mission
  2. Our Learning and Teaching
  3. Our Students
  4. Our People, Leadership and Culture
  5. Our Community
  6. Our Stewardship and Improvement

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R – 9

GALILEE

ALDINGA

At Cardijn College Galilee in Aldinga, we offer education from Reception to Year 9, creating a nurturing environment where each student feels a unique sense of belonging. This campus is known for its focus on ecological awareness and community involvement.

7 – 12

MARIAN

NOARLUNGA DOWNS

Cardijn College Marian, located in Noarlunga Downs, educates students from Years 7 to 12. It is celebrated for its comprehensive curriculum and vibrant extra-curricular program that caters to a diverse student body, providing varied learning pathways that meet individual needs and aspirations.

10 – 12

MARCELLIN

CHRISTIE DOWNS

Cardijn College Marcellin in Christie Downs is focused on providing extensive vocational education and training opportunities for students in Years 10 to 12 and beyond. Our strong industry partnerships help extend relationships into our students’ future careers, offering real-world experiences that are second to none.