A student-centred vision
Grounded in our vision of being a flourishing, connected learning community, we strive to enable each student to achieve her best, and embrace her individual pathway.
At Walford, our vision for our students sets the direction for the School, while our values provide the guiding principles that govern our journey.
Together, they form the bedrock of our identity, shaping our culture, strategy, and impact on the world.
To develop compassionate and courageous women who live with meaning, purpose and principle.
To be a flourishing, connected learning community that enables each student to achieve her best, her way.
School Motto - Virtute et Veritate 'Moral Courage and Truth'
Values
Courage
We are principled people who act with courage, authenticity, and integrity.
Commitment
We are determined, hardworking agents of our own learning, committed to achieving our best.
Community
We act with respect and compassion, embrace difference, foster inclusion, and contribute to community.
Growth
We are curious, open-minded, lifelong learners who see challenges as opportunities to grow.
Strategic Direction
We are delighted to share Her Best, Her Way: 2026 and Beyond.
This Plan sets a clear direction for how Walford will educate and support girls over the coming years. It builds on recent progress and sharpens what makes a Walford education distinctive: consistently strong academic performance, personal attention, and a values-driven culture in which every girl is known.
Strategic Pillars
Walford’s three strategic pillars are woven together by the thread of our signature ‘Her Best, Her Way’ approach, grounded in our commitment to honouring each student’s uniqueness, agency, and circumstances, and to partnering with families and organisations to offer an education for each student tailored to her aspirations.
Our Vision for Reconciliation
We acknowledge and respect the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide Plains on whose ancestral lands we live and learn.
