We teach with the focus that all children will receive a strong academic foundation with skills, values, awareness and approaches to learning that will ignite an innate desire to be life-long learners. In doing so we aim to instill in children a belief in their own ability and a confidence to embrace the challenges of their changing world.
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understanding that each person has a responsibility to themselves and others, and that they take personal responsibility for their actions. |
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understanding values of integrity, honesty, sense of fairness and justice |
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appreciating that perseverance, effort and determination are rewarded by personal growth and achievement. |
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moving towards less reliance on others towardsand taking an increasing responsibility for their learning and actions; setting and working towards goals, exercising initiative, expressing opinions and making considered decisions. |
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actively pursue knowledge about their school work and the world around them; inquiring and asking questions, problem-solving, seeking answers and developing skills to obtain answers. |
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evaluating and making constructive self-judgments about their learning, which influences future learning through self confidence and a sense of ownership in their learning process. |
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treating others with consideration, understanding and dignity |
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acknowledging and respecting differences in others’ cultures, opinions, experiences and backgrounds. |
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showing sensitivity and responding to the needs and feelings of others. |
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gaining an awareness and continued interest in the contemporary world, its people, societies, cultures, and environment. Intercultural and international understanding is profiled with an awareness of diversity and an understanding of both global challenges and celebrations. |
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having the confidence to extend themselves without fear of failure and self-assurance to explore beyond their comfort zone within |
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being open-minded to others’ perspectives. To be listeners and consider different opinions, appreciating that others’ viewpoints may have value and be of significance. |
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developing a personal commitment to actively making a difference in the lives of others and to appreciate that as global citizens with privilege comes responsibility to those less privileged. |
