All members of the SCHOLARS’ HIGH SCHOOL community strive to be:
Inquirers
They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives. Knowledgeable
They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global signific
ance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. Thinkers
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions. Communicators
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others. Principled
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them. Open-minded
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience. Caring
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment. Risk-takers
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. Balanced
They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. Reflective
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development. As a school we are committed to supporting each child’s social, emotional and intellectual development. The curriculum is designed to inspire students to be interculturally aware and achieve their potential within a stimulating and caring learning environment. Our programme strives to develop students who are international citizens and independent and life-long learners. The attributes of the International Baccalaureate learner profile describe some of the ideal characteristics of a life-long learner
These attributes serve not only as a guide for the kind of student we hope will graduate from our school, but for all the learners in our school community: students, teachers and parents. We hope that parents will encourage the development of these attributes at home to support what is being done at school. Students are encouraged to explore, experiment, wonder, inquire, practise, invent, create, imagine and play. We believe that learning should be fun and that part of our role as educators of young children is to instil a love of learning. We want all our learners to be actively engaged and involved fully with a hands-on approach to all learning experiences. We believe that student success at school is fostered through strong home-school partnerships, parental involvement and support of their child’s education. We encourage all parents to attend school events throughout the year and be part of the wider SCHOLARS’ HIGH SCHOOL community.
