Values Education

Our theme for 2007 was

Side By Side Together We Grow

Underneath God's Beautiful Rainbow.

From this theme we develop a focus for each term and this in turn leads to the development of values and skills. These values and skills are explicitly taught as part of focus assemblies, peer support and in class lessons.

Term One - Side by side together we grow when we respect ourselves and one another.

Values	Skills
Respect Uniqueness Acceptance Freedom	Getting to know others Understanding what makes us unique Showing respect for self and others Manners Rights and responsibilities

Term Two - Side by side together we grow when we cooperate with each other.

Values	Skills
Cooperation Fair Go Doing your best Consideration Determination	Being considerate of other's needs Working together Playing fairly Building positive relationships Becoming the best you

Term Three - Side by side together we grow when we make responsible decisions.

Values	Skills
Responsibility Integrity Honesty and trustworthiness Justice	Knowing right from wrong Being consistent in words and actions Being inclusive Standing up for self and others

Term Four - Side by side together we grow when we show compassion for others.

Values	Skills
Understanding, tolerance and inclusion Empathy Care and Compassion Love	Being aware of others' needs Understanding the needs of others Starting again Offering service to others