We create a safe and caring community of co-learners in which:

• The uniqueness and worth of each individual are unconditionally accepted and respected;
• Diversity is celebrated;
• Inter-religious dialogue and understanding are encouraged;
• Collegial and participatory decision making is practiced;
• Responsible freedom is expected, and active, open communication is a way of life.

• Education is understood holistically;
• Learners are encouraged to strive for excellence at their own pace and are challenged to discover and develop their fullest talents;
• Learners experience a variety of teaching and learning styles;
      motivation occurs cooperatively;
• Learning HOW to learn is as important as WHAT one learns;
• Mutual evaluation is an ongoing and integral part of the learning process;
• Learners are challenged and supported in their struggle and search for meaning, and the ground is laid for seeing all of life as an educational venture.

• Critical thinking;
• A broad world view;
• An awareness of global interdependence;
• A passion for social justice, and a commitment to be change agents in the creation of a new future for themselves and others.