Empowering mindful decisions
Values are universal principles that guide our decision making process. They inform moral and ethical decisions and help us to consider the impact of our thoughts and actions. In education, they have been proven to increase academic diligence, improve student-teacher relationships, create calmer environments and foster an engaged school community.
Our five core values address the social, emotional and behavioural needs of primary-aged children, and help them to navigate their world in a thoughtful and purposeful way. In doing so, teachers are better able to immerse themselves in the joy of teaching.
Have your own school values? We love working in collaboration with schools to bring values to life with signature resources and strategies that are as unique as your school community.
Respect is showing consideration for everyone’s feelings and opinions, even if they are different from our own.
By acknowledging differences and learning to share our thoughts positively, we can build lasting relationships and nurture our environment.
We show responsibility when we make thoughtful decisions for ourselves, others and our environment.
It means being accountable and having the courage to do things independently and honestly, while showing initiative and integrity.
When we make the effort to try while having a positive mindset, we are showing determination.
Maintaining focus to achieve a goal and collaborating with others helps us to accomplish our ambitions.
We show compassion for others when we understand how they are feeling and work to support them.
Compassion helps us to create a sense of belonging and encourages us to be kind, generous and helpful with our thoughts, actions and time.
Connection is a commitment to inclusion, acceptance and tolerance.
We champion connection when we acknowledge and celebrate our community as a blend of diverse people, nature, traditions and cultures. This connection guides our relationships within the community and helps us to appreciate the synergy of our world.
