We, the members of the Mt. Alvernia school community are committed to the development of the whole person. We strive, through mutual co-operation with the home and society to educate and nurture young women preparing them for responsible citizenship. We aim to achieve these objectives through Christian principles in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, giving special attention to the following:

LOVE 

We believe in the love of God and neighbour. We strive to achieve this through prayer and our relationships with each other

DISCIPLINE

We believe in self-discipline as a necessity for the development of individual talents and abilities. We agree to create and maintain a disciplined environment.

RESPECT

We believe in the goodness of all creation and the equality of all persons under God. We agree to foster respect for self, life and property.  

SIMPLICITY

We believe that all things come to us from God. We encourage simplicity of lifestyle in a spirit of gratitude.

HONESTY       

We believe that truth should always prevail. We encourage honesty in all aspects of life especially in our dealings with others.