Members of the Woodstock community increasingly take initiative in developing the following skills, attitudes and values:

In developing a profound sense of self, we

• act with integrity
• persevere, with conviction and courage as sources of motivation
• acquire wisdom to make ethical decisions
• possess creativity, curiosity, focus, passion and a sense of vocation
• remain open, teachable, humble, with an ability to follow when appropriate
• pursue physical, emotional and spiritual well-being through these practices
• celebrate achievement and remain resilient through failure
• maintain a reflective lifestyle that includes time for thought, reading or prayer
• manage complexity and practise self-discipline
• gain an informed understanding of Christian beliefs and practices as we learn to think independently about our own and others’ faiths.

In developing healthy interpersonal relationships, we

• learn collaboratively, working with diverse people in effective teams
• identify with the hopes, dreams and struggles of people around us
• give and receive effective feedback
• remain flexible and adaptable, able to absorb others’ ideas and able to live with ambiguity
• bring out the best in others by leading with our own positive example.

In equipping ourselves to survive and thrive in the 21st century, we

• create intellectual capital through lifelong exploratory learning in all areas of human endeavour
• think critically, actively applying our knowledge and analysing patterns to find solutions
• practise and master methods of scientific inquiry and research
• communicate effectively to construct and support sophisticated arguments orally, in writing, and using creative forms of expression
• utilise technological resources responsibly and with ease.

In developing as citizens, we

• maintain a sense of personal responsibility for our neighbours’ welfare
• explore and appreciate regional and global cultures, languages, religions and histories
• remain comfortable in multiple environments because of our cross-cultural competency
• possess and act on a strong sense of social justice and empathy with those less and more privileged than ourselves
• understand and seek to preserve our natural environment as good stewards of the earth for future generations.