We have adopted 19 leadership capabilities as the moral standard toward which the entire body of staff and students strive. By incorporating these character-building principles, we enrich our own lives as well as the lives of others. Respecting a diversity of cultures and beliefs is a complex, challenging, and enriching endeavour. Our moral framework harmonizes with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The following are our unifying principles of moral leadership:

The Virtues ProjectTM

Our teachers in the Lower School encourage the students to incorporate virtues and qualities of character into their everyday learning. Virtues are practiced in the classroom setting and in every aspect of school life.

The Five Strategies of The Virtues ProjectTM :

Strategy 1: Speak the Language of the Virtues

Language shapes character. The way we speak, and the words we use, have great power to discourage or to inspire. The language of virtues helps us to replace shaming and blaming with personal responsibility and respect. It is a frame of reference for bringing out the best in children and ourselves. It helps us to become the kind of people we want to be.

Strategy 2: Recognize Teachable Moments

Recognizing the gifts and life lessons in our daily challenges helps us to cultivate character in ourselves and others. When we have the humility and confidence to learn from our mistakes, every stumbling block becomes a stepping stone.

Strategy 3: Set Clear Boundaries

Virtues-based boundaries focus on respect, restorative justice and reparation to create a climate of peace and safety. Personal boundaries help us to build healthy relationships and protect our time, our energy and our health.

Strategy 4: Honor the Spirit

This strategy begins with respect for the dignity of each person and encourages us to make time for reflection, reverence, and beauty. It is expressing what is meaningful in our lives by participating in the arts, honoring special life events, and sharing our stories. Creating Vision Statements increases unity and morale in our homes, schools and workplaces.

Strategy 5: Offer Spiritual CompanioningTM

By being deeply present and listening with compassion and detachment, we help others 'to empty their cup'. This counselling approach empowers others to define teachable moments and to reflect on their virtues. It supports moral choice, intimacy in relationships, and peaceful conflict resolution. This process is a powerful tool for healing grief, anger, and trauma.

The 52 virtues listed in The Virtues Project Educator’s Guide: