 Mission Statement: Our intention at Spectrum Academy is to equip our students with the attitudes, skills and confidence to do well in school and in life. In order to be successful adults in the 21stcentury, children today need to develop: * High Self-Esteem * Confidence in Themselves * A Positive Attitude towards Self and Others * Effective Communication Skills * The Ability to Co-Operate/Collaborate With Others * The Initiative and Skills to Problem Solve * The Ability to Focus and Persevere * The Ability to Reason, and Think Creatively * Appreciation for Diversity * A Sense of Global Citizenship * Reverence for Nature We aim to develop a learning community that respects all children as intelligent, sensitive beings. Learning, being and doing are not separate realities, but part of an integrated whole for a child. Our teachers work together to build a caring environment, with developmentally appropriate expectations. We believe that, given the right support and encouragement, children are motivated to grow and challenge themselves in different ways.
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