| Beliefs: |
| 1. |
The purpose of education is to develop learners who: |
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a) |
can reason and use mind well, |
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b) |
have skill habits and beliefs to participate productively and in a
multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and global economy, |
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c) |
develop capacity in children and the motivation to continually increase
that capacity. |
| 2. |
Each student will learn when presented with opportunities,
success in learning leads to more success. |
| 3. |
It is the responsibility of educators to provide student work
which they can experience success at and which they can see value to them personally, the
community and the society as a whole. |
| 4. |
Pride in work and quality products, motivate learners to keep
learning. |
| 5. |
The purpose and activities of schools should be centered
around students and designing and engaging them in meaningful learning activities. |
| 6. |
Schools should be structured so that teachers are encouraged
and supported in creating work that responds to the needs of the child. |
| 7. |
Teachers are leaders - Principal's role is to promote
leadership by lending direction, support and un- blocking roadblocks. |
| 8. |
Schools must build collaborative, cooperative partnerships
with parents and community. |
