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Our Values

Hoa Nghiem Primary School is deeply committed to the academic growth and social, personal development of every student, fostering in each a love of learning to last a life time.
For the curriculum to be alive and blossoming, our school community lives and breath in our school values. During their morning circle, students reflect on the school's values, with one of them being explored and practised each day.
 
A student graduating from primary education at Hoa Nghiem Primary School will be supported to demonstrate:
 

Clear Mind

We value the practice of strengthening the skills of deep listening without prejudice, applying an inquiring mind, being respectful, honest and sincere in order to see the truth.
Students' practice:
- I always try to understand people from other cultures 
- I respect people who think differently from me.
- Using my breathing, I clear my mind to better see and express the truth
 

Clear Heart

We value the practice of strengthening self-acceptance and tolerance, inclusiveness, understanding, caring for self and others.
Students' practice
- I am kind to everyone
- I have empathy for others
- I offer my help to support other
 

Integrity

We value strength of character, cultivating wisdom to nurture compassion and courage by living up to the moral code of behaviour.
Students' practice
- I am honest
- I reflect on my words and actions
- I take responsibility for my words and actions
 

Lifelong Learning

We value intellectual growth, creativity and the spirit of inquiry.
Students' practice:
- I am curious to learn
- I take any opportunity to learn
- I like learning news skills
 

Wise Leadership

We value responsible and fair leadership to contribute significantly to team spirit guided by ethical moral conduct; leading to deep gratitude and the spirit of selflessness.
Students' practice:
- I listen to others' ideas
- I lead by understanding others
- I make wise decisions an actions
 

Sense of Community

We value community and the need to be an active and contributing member of society, especially in a multicultural and diverse country.
Students' practice:
- I understand others' needs
- I do my part to support the community
- I am grateful to live with other species on Earth
 

Advocate for nature and ecology

We value the courage to actively participate in creating a more ecological world.
Students' practice:
- I love Nature
- I respect all lives
- I do my part to protect the natural environment
 

Spirituality

We value the Buddhist spiritual journey through reflective practice and altruism in daily life.
Students' practice:
- I develop my quality of being
- I feel gratitude and I smile to others
- I can forgive others
 

 

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