Our Ethos
Mission, Vision and Values
Bialik College’s mission is to nurture a diverse Jewish learning community that values academic excellence, ethical leadership, and a strong sense of identity. Guided by values such as respect, empathy and responsibility, Bialik inspires students to become compassionate, capable individuals who contribute meaningfully to the Jewish, Australian and global communities.
One Campus, One Community
Our students have a strong and positive relationship with Israel and they enjoy exploring the complexity of Jewish life. Their experience of Judaism is expansive and inclusive, embracing the reality that there are different paths for different people.
Pluralist Ethos
Bialik College practices Pluralist Judaism. Bialik teaches and celebrates the richness of Jewish life and provides an experience of Judaism that is embracing and outward-looking, whilst traditional at base. Students develop skills, dispositions, knowledge and values that are essential for them to become active members across our Jewish community. As students mature, their engagement with Judaism becomes increasingly expansive, equipping them to make informed choices about their Jewish practice and identity.
We draw on Chaim Nachman Bialik’s poetic Hebrew words “Dirchu na oz”, meaning “Step forth with courage” as we nurture a new generation of leaders.
— Principal Jeremy Stowe-Lindner