| Loreto Philosophy of Education |
WE
AIM TO MAKE OUR EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITIES CENTRES WHERE:
love, freedom, justice, sincerity and joy find expression
young people feel accepted and allowed to experience the exercise of appropriate responsibility
the potential of each individual, spiritual, intellectual, physical, is recognised and respected
special concern for the disadvantaged and underprivileged is experienced and encouraged
positive critical reflection is developed
the challenge of suffering is faced
staff, parents, students, past-pupils co-operate for the common good
IN THE POWER OF CHRIST AND WITH MARY AS OUR MODEL, WE TRY
to awaken the hearts and minds of young people
to help them value and develop their heritage of faith and culture
to encourage them to use positively the
talents with which they have been gifted in the service of others, to the
greater glory of God.
FOR
THE CHRISTIAN TEACHER, THIS INVOLVES
openness to
Self. . .
Others. . .
growth in
Reflective
search for truth
Integration of faith and life
identification with the school ethos
sharing responsibility for the continued
growth and development of the school
seeing the school as part of a living
society
“The
nobility of the task to which teachers are called demands that, in imitation of
Christ, the only teacher, they reveal the Christian message not only by word but
also by every gesture of their behaviour",
THE
CATHOLIC SCHOOL Ro
Professionalism
AN
EFFECTIVE TEACHER. . .
-
works in collaboration with others.
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encourages students to set realistic
goals.
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ensures that the prescribed syllabus is
followed and completed.
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keeps abreast of current trends in
education. co-operates with the school policies.
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shows sensitivity , respect and tolerance
when encountering home and family problems.
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listens sympathetically to properly made
representations from colleagues, parents and pupils.
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adheres to professional standards of
dress, behaviour and language.
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is loyal and maintains confidentiality .
Our
ideal student is the person "who is intellectually competent, open to
growth, religious, loving and committed to doing justice in generous service to
the people of God".
FATHER-GENERAL
PETER-HANS KOLVENBACH SJ,
St. Paul's High School, Winnipeg, Canada: 14
May 1986
THE
DIGNITY OF EACH STUDENT COMES FROM. . .
being
a person
-created in God's image
-free to
respond
WE
VALUE THE STUDENT. . .
as
a unique person
-who
is already gifted
-who has a Past, Present and Future
-whom God has called by a name of her/his own
EDUCATION
IN A LORETO SCHOOL
EXCELLENCE
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in affirming personal worth and dignity
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in developing values, attitudes and
principles
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in achieving the fullest possible
development of every dimension of the student
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in educating leaders who will be willing
to work with others for the common good and the spread of the Kingdom of God.
We
assist young people in their search for personal identity by providing
opportunities for them to explore and develop their gifts within community.
that sees God present and working in all creation -in nature, in history , in persons and experiences
that develops a sense of global
responsibility
that promotes a solidarity with others
that crosses all divides -religious, racial, social, economic and cultural
that links faith and justice and
encourages students to actively engage in transforming society .
which is freely, joyfully, sincerely and
justly given which recognises that all reality comes from God and
Acknowledging
that the parent/ guardian is the first and foremost educator, the school
welcomes communication, participation and collaboration based
on
Mutual
Trust
and
Understanding
STAFF, PUPILS AND PARENTS
by
WORKING in collaboration
GIVING inspiration,
support and encouragement
SHOWING respect,
courtesy, care, consideration, appreciation, tolerance, friendship and loyalty