Our School Ethos and Values EthosAt AIS we value the pursuit of excellence in all endeavours,celebrate the diversity in our community and encourage positive attitudes to learning. We believe that respect for self, others and the environment is central to broadening our perspectives and horizons. Together, we achieve a better understanding of the wider world and its endless possibilities. ValuesExcellence
At AIS we:
- regard the pursuit of excellence as central to the ethos of the School.
- strive for an environment in which every individual is given opportunities to excel.
- encourage members of our community to achieve excellence in all endeavours.
- recognise that achievement impacts positively on all aspects of a person's development.
Diversity
At AIS we:
- celebrate our unique community of learners.
- appreciate that similarities and differences shape and enrich our lives
- promote intercultural awareness and understanding through authentic experiences both within our school and the broader community.
Learning
At AIS we:
- encourage and support all learners in the development of their creative capacities and personal insights.
- recognise individual learning styles.
- promote a positive attitude towards life-long learning through inquiry, application and reflection.
- equip students to participate in dynamic, global communities.
Respect
At AIS we:
- provide a caring community based on openness, fairness and friendship
- recognise that with rights come responsibilities to ourselves, our neighbours and our environment
- expect that our attitudes and actions are consistent with the principles of social justice. Connectedness
At AIS we:
- foster a community of learners where membership is based on trust and inclusiveness
- seek to engage students, staff and parents in a culture of understanding
- encourage attitudes that promote success through open communication and collaboration. |