Living The Values,

Come Rain or Shine

Respect

• The recognition that everyone is important and special.
• Consideration for the feelings, rights and wishes of others.
• A feeling of admiration for others because of their good qualities, actions or achievements.

We show respect by:

• listening to others
• valuing others people’s ideas and advice
• looking after property and the environment at home and at school
• thinking before we speak
• treating others how we wish to be treated
• being polite – saying please and thank you
• Showing courtesy by helping others

Friendship

• A positive relationship between people who care about each other.
• A feeling of happiness as a result of spending time in the company of others

We show friendship by:

• Playing with others
• Helping others
• Giving good and helpful advice
• Being kind and thoughtful
• Saying kind things
• Thinking about how our actions and words can affect others
• Showing support to someone experiencing difficulties
• Showing forgiveness

Unity

• Working together as part of a harmonious community
• An understanding of how the contribution of individual experiences, points of view and skills can make us stronger together

We show unity by:

• Learning about and valuing each other
• Helping each other
• Collaborating to achieve shared outcomes and goals
• Talking pride in our class and school community
• Celebrating the achievements of others as well as ourselves

Aspiration

• The ambition to achieve excellence.
• Motivation to be the best we can be.

We show ambition by:

• Believing in ourselves and having an “I can” attitude
• Aiming high
• Showing perseverance in working towards our goals
• Not limiting ourselves