Find out more about our five values and how we incorporate them in our daily behaviour at ISL.
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Honesty
At ISL, we believe in gaining trust from others through integrity, authenticity, and ethical actions.
- We act with honesty and integrity.
- We are open-minded and truthful in our approach.
- We model expected behaviour and approaches.
- We show consistency, follow through, and admit mistakes.
- We collaborate to support the school’s best interest.
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Respect
At ISL, we believe in treating people with respect and acting with diplomacy and tact.
- We advocate for respect and the upholding of human dignity.
- We respect the privacy of others and the confidentiality of information.
- We use discretion and professional judgement in our language and tone.
- We engage in interactions that are free from over-familiarity, and sexual and physical innuendo.
- We engage in interactions that are free from any inappropriate jokes or comments based on identity, including, but not limited to nationality, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, religion, etc.
- We engage in interactions that are free from harassment or discrimination.
- We are punctual.
- We respect our premises and facilities.
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Self-control
At ISL, we believe in regulating reactions and emotions and having a balanced approach in our interactions.
- We believe that self-regulation at school supports our collective well-being, health, and safety.
- We ensure our personal and general presentation is clean, tidy, and appropriate.
- We are approachable.
- We understand that speaking about others without their consent may be damaging.
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Equity
At ISL, we believe in treating people equally regardless of differences.
- We are committed to equality, inclusion, and accommodating diversity of identity, including but not limited to gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical ability, ethnicity, nationality, status, etc.
- We support equal opportunity and fair treatment.
- We seek to understand different perspectives and cultures to avoid bias.
- We value and engage with the diversity of backgrounds that exist in our community.
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Care and Concern for Others
At ISL, we believe in positive relationships through showing kindness, understanding, empathy, and behaving in a constructive manner.
- We value collaboration.
- We maintain the highest quality of positive relationships.
- We continuously motivate, inspire, and celebrate important success.
- We use a tone and manner that is professional, fair, and courteous.
- We seek to understand and assume the positive intent of others.
- We create space for others to voice their opinions.