We Believe Effective Life-Long Learners Are:

• Inquirers who direct their own learning with focus and curiosity;
• Explorers who learn and grow through experiences and relationships;
• Collaborators who work with others for a common purpose;
• Innovators who use creativity and imagination to address big questions;
• Scholars who pursue individual interests with enthusiasm and determination;
• Risk-takers who navigate challenges with confidence and courage;
• Healthy individuals who address personal physical, emotional and social well-being.

We Believe an Internationally Minded Person:

• Has a good sense of identity;
• Is open-minded and adaptable;
• Is respectful of other cultures and beliefs;
• Is aware of and celebrates similarity and diversity;
• Is a good communicator;
• Has respect for the ideas and opinions of others;
• Takes an interest in global issues.

We Believe Responsible Global Citizens Are:

• Role models who act ethically and demonstrate personal integrity;
• Optimists who focus on the positive in thought and action;
• Reflectors who consider the world, their ideas and experiences;
• Diplomats who build respectful relationships with people different from oneself;
• Volunteers who make positive contributions to individuals and communities;
• Ambassadors who model ethical global citizenship;
• Stewards who sustain the ecological systems and resources that support life.