Values


Respect

This value is shown when

  • We are kind, friendly and helpful to others.
  • We look after other people’s property.
  • We are polite and use good manners.
  • We behave in a safe and sensible manner.
  • We include others in games and activities.
  • We listen to others and speak appropriately to them.
  • We accept others for who they are.
  • We acknowledge other people’s beliefs and differences even if they are different from our own.
  • We care for our world, our environment and the people in it.

Integrity

This value is shown when

  • We are trustworthy, fair and honest.
  • We make strong choices.
  • We own up for our behaviour.
  • We tell the truth in a sticky situation.
  • We are true to what we believe in.
  • We do the right thing, even if it doesn’t benefit us.
  • We stand up for ourselves and others.

Learning

This value is shown when

  • We think, listen, remember, discuss, study and ask questions.
  • We have a go and persist in what we do.
  • We explore and discover new ideas.
  • We do and make things.
  • We have adventures with our brains.
  • We try new things and achieve new skills.
  • We show understanding.
  • We have fun and are challenged.

Collaboration

This value is shown when

  • We learn and play together.
  • We listen well to others.
  • We work well with each other.
  • We include others.
  • We share resources, ideas and information.
  • We respect other people’s ideas.
  • We take turns.
  • We agree to disagree.
  • Everyone contributes
  • There is a problem and we work it out with each other.
  • We manage our feelings when we work with others.

Resilience

This value is shown when

  • We get over a disappointing situation.
  • We stay calm.
  • We move on.
  • We forgive others.
  • Accepting apologies
  • We express emotions appropriately.
  • We bounce back after disappointment.
  • We believe in ourselves.
  • We are confident in who we are.
  • We think positively.
  • We learn from our mistakes.

Persistence

This value is shown when

  • We have a go.
  • We improve our skills.
  • We tolerate feelings of frustration without getting angry.
  • We keep on trying if things get tough and find ways to overcome difficulties.
  • We go for our goals.
  • We try our best.
  • We are self motivated and believe in ourselves.
  • We recognise learning can be a struggle.

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