About Us

Our vision & values

The mission, beliefs and core values that shape life and learning at Denmark Senior High School

School Mission

Bringing out the best in every learner

"Our mission is to encourage the development of a confident sense of self through belonging to a community which values excellence, creativity and responsible citizenship."

We seek to engage students in learning that is challenging, rewarding and meaningful. We strive to develop students' critical thinking, a sense of justice, resiliency and generosity of spirit to support making a positive difference in their future endeavours.

Our goal is to bring out the best in every learner such that our students enjoy success and develop as capable, confident and caring young adults.

School Values

Respect · Resilience · Aspiration

Our core values embody the beliefs of our school community. Our students were actively involved in determining what each value means in action.

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Respect

Acknowledging and celebrating individual difference; showing care and compassion; and doing the right thing — even when no one is looking.

  • Celebrating differences
  • Showing care and compassion
  • Doing the right thing
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Resilience

Bringing a 'have a go' attitude to life; learning from mistakes and bouncing back; staying calm and determined to succeed.

  • Have a go attitude
  • Learning from mistakes
  • Staying calm under pressure
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Aspiration

Feeling motivated and optimistic; bringing a 'can do' attitude based on self-belief; challenging yourself to do your personal best.

  • Motivated and optimistic outlook
  • Self-belief in action
  • Always doing your personal best

School Motto

"Strive to Achieve"