Educational Objectives
- To foster an atmosphere where students will enjoy relationships and learning. Students are taught and encouraged to:
- form healthy friendships that are affirming, inclusive, and tolerant of difference;
- develop appropriately in academic, emotional, and social spheres; and
- participate, be inquisitive, and try new experiences.
- To stimulate students’ growth at each grade level and in all areas of the curriculum. Students are taught and encouraged to:
- develop and utilize their intellectual, artistic, practical and physical skills;
- strive to maximize their academic achievement;
- demonstrate continuous improvement in their work;
- meet or exceed the agreed curricular standards (MSMs) for their grade and subject level; and
- read, write and discuss at levels appropriate to their ages and stages of development.
- To encourage the development of students’ abilities in critical, analytical, and independent thinking, demonstrated in fluent oral and written communication. Students are taught and encouraged to:
- communicate effectively through verbal presentations, seminars, debates and classroom discussions;
- communicate effectively in diverse written forms such as essays, poetry, posters and assignments;
- listen and respond appropriately to oral communication;
- apply problem-solving strategies to real life situations; and
- analyze, synthesize and evaluate information individually and cooperatively in order to reach appropriate conclusions.
- To encourage participation and to develop skills in the creative and performing arts and in sports and other physical activities. Students are taught and encouraged to:
- develop their gross and fine motor skills;
- demonstrate cooperation, leadership, and teamwork;
- strive towards independent and creative thinking;
- value and appreciate others’ ideas and opinions;
- apply knowledge and skills to all physical activity;
- develop individual talents and demonstrate acquisition of skills in practice and performance; and
- demonstrate sportsmanship and sports etiquette.
- To cultivate and demonstrate attitudes and behaviours showing care and respect for others, the environment, the country and the world in which we live. Students are taught and encouraged to:
- develop and demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity towards peoples of different cultures and needs;
- act in an ethical and responsible manner;
- willingly participate in caring for the environment of the school and to carry that attitude into their community; and
- willingly participate in serving the community.
- To facilitate students’ abilities to evaluate and use appropriate technology and educational materials in all subjects. Students are taught and encouraged to:
- develop proficiency in the use of computer, including keyboard skills and mastery of a variety of types of programs;
- use available reference materials and library resources to intelligently access information;
- use educational materials both within and outside the classroom to enhance their own learning; and
- decide what processes and materials are appropriate to facilitate any given learning task.
