The Values of SJI International

The educational philosophy of the IGCSE programme in Grades 9 & 10 is entirely consistent with SJII’s SMILES values.

Values

S Spirituality

M Mutual Respect

I Internationalism

L Leadership

E Experiences

S Service We should:

- learn what is true, just, beautiful and good guided by faith as well as reason - take full advantage of the opportunities provided for prayer and reflection consistent with the SJI motto of ‘Ora et Labora’ (Prayer and Work) - follow one’s own faith whatever it might be

- treat each other with respect, fairness and kindness - communicate openly and frankly - be sensitive to other people’s opinions and aspirations - make compromises with respect to our own preferences for the sake of the community - as leaders make decisions as democratically as possible

- seek to find out about and understand the cultures of other community members - sustain an interest in our own languages and cultures - develop a perspective as global citizens through talks, discussions and curriculum activities - avoid prejudice and ensure that our opinions about other communities are based upon evidence

- be willing and equipped to take responsibility and to lead others, especially in the service of the less fortunate - develop the capacity to lead through inspiration rather than by exercising authority

- be willing to be taken out of our physical and psychological ‘comfort zone’ through challenging, character building experiences - expect, as we get older, that the challenges will be more demanding - integrate aspects of the formal curriculum into adventurous and physically stretching expeditions so that we learn in a holistic, cross curricular and unforgettable way

- be generally helpful to everyone around us - develop skills and habits that will enable us to serve the school, nation and global community - offer practical support to the less fortunate members of these communities - reduce and recycle to preserve the environment for future generations

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