January: Core Value – Hard Work
As we start a new year, we are working on our core value of ‘Hard Work.’ Here at St. Catherine’s, we have been learning all about a growth mindset. This has taught us about the power of ‘yet’ - that even when work seems difficult that with best effort and perseverance, we can overcome challenges and learn from any mistakes along the way. That is what learning and hard work are all about. It’s a process and the learning that happens alongside learning a new skill.
To put this core value into action, we are reminded to use our character strengths of perseverance, creativity and curiosity.
This core value reminds us of the importance of concentration, effort and practice. So, if there’s something you don’t know, be sure to add ‘yet’ to the end of that sentence. With a growth mindset and hard work, you can get there.
This month we will be continuing to build a wall of ‘Hard Work.’ Teachers will put your name on the wall when they notice you putting in effort and using a growth mindset. Remind others to use a growth mindset. Together we can create a wall and indeed a school of hard-workers who do their best at all times.