Our Mission
To develop responsible citizens and lifelong learners who respect learning, the environment, themselves and others.
What We Want
We want our graduates to have the following attributes:
Self-Esteem
- legitimate feelings of self worth and competence;
Knowledge and Thinking Ability
- a solid track record of academic success and a base for further learning;
Process Skills
- the ability to communicate, solve problems, make decisions and contribute to a group;
Citizenship
- the ability and predisposition to be a responsible member of society;
Self-Directed Lifelong Learner
- the capacity to select wise personal goals and the self-discipline to achieve them.
Our Values and Beliefs
We value the diversity and uniqueness of individuals. We believe:
- everyone can learn skills and develop talents
- everyone learns best in a safe, caring and nurturing environment
- everyone can learn more through encouragement and recognition
- everyone learns at different rates
- everyone learns in different ways
We value the process and importance of learning. We believe:
- learning is driven by personal goals and success
- learning may be enhanced by:
- clear purpose
- high expectations and positive attitudes
- understanding of the learning and evaluation process
- alignment between best knowledge and instructional practice
- outcomes that are defined and assessed
- partnerships of students, staff, parents and community
We value leadership and service. We believe:
- everyone has a responsibility to lead and to serve
- our actions must be based on knowledge and informed practice
- our community is inter-connected and inter-dependent
- consensus and collaboration are critical
- leadership is enhanced by:
- inspiring a shared vision
- seeking continuous improvement
- setting an example and supporting others
- recognizing individual and team contributions
- sharing power and information