Scotch College values each student as an individual. The College community is committed to educating the whole person, recognising the importance of self-esteem and aiming to nurture and challenge young people to reach their full potential. The Scotch College Code of Ethics seeks to establish principles to underpin interactions between staff and all members of the Scotch College Community, while promoting high standards of professional service and conduct. The guidelines uphold the standing of education in keeping with our school motto,

Scientia search for knowledge,
Humanitas understand people,
Religio respect for the Divine.

Mission
Scotch College will:

• Provide a diverse curriculum with a strong focus on the needs of each individual
• Provide co-education and Boarding
• Adopt an innovative and contemporary approach to teaching and learning
• Foster collaboration and nurture our community
• Be leaders in the use of information technology
• Practise open and effective communication
• Regularly review our performance
• Manage our resources wisely, and
• Promote the qualities of Scotch to the wider community

Core Values
Scotch College will commit to:

• The recognition of the worth of each person
• The acceptance and celebration of difference
• An ethic of care for our community
• Encouraging open participation
• The development of students who can achieve their potential and make a difference through their lives
• Co-education
• Fostering innovation and creativity
• Valuing our Scotch heritage