As an authentic Catholic school, The Cathedral College:

• is a welcoming community that follows the example of Jesus Christ so the joy of the Gospel is experienced, lived and proclaimed

• values the traditions of the past which influence the ethos of the College, particularly the charisms of Blessed Edmund Rice and Venerable Catherine McAuley

• promotes our core values of gratitude, respect and compassion

• welcomes families of all backgrounds and of other faiths

• acknowledges and supports First Nations peoples as part of the College mission

• celebrates the gifts and diversity of rural and remote Australia via the Boarding community and supports their unique needs

• is centred around opportunities for growth of the whole person through integration of faith, learning, life and culture

• is committed to the pursuit of educational excellence via a quality curriculum

• is informed by the beliefs and values of a Catholic vision to prepare young people to embrace their future with confidence and resilience

• accepts, supports and encourages the unique giftedness of each member of the College community and promotes leadership as service following the example of Jesus Christ

• creates opportunities to witness Catholic faith through prayer, liturgy, pastoral care and outreach

• works in partnership with parents and parishes, as they accompany students on a journey of personal and spiritual growth to reach eternal life with God.