The school motto 'Act Justly' underpins the core values of St Joseph's Catholic High School .There is a strong focus on social justice as part of the school's Christian culture. Core values are justice and equity, humility and respect, the sense of community and the dignity of each individual. The school's mission is to empower each student to develop full potential. In working towards its mission, student leadership is developed through a diverse array of opportunities including the Student Representative Council, the parliamentary club, and liturgy and environment. School professional development has been linked to school goals including a focus on the diverse needs of learners, learning and teaching practices, students' rights and responsibilities and school infrastructure and resourcing.
