Values

Eden Primary Values

EXCELLENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT, COMMUNITY, CREATIVITY underlie all that we do at Eden.

EXCELLENCE

(Lilmod U’Lelamed-to teach and to learn, Derech Eretz – way of the world, Chevruta- learning in collaboration, Lihiyot B’simcha-doing everything with joy and positive attitude)

• Embracing challenge
• High expectations
• Determination, effort and resilience
• Thinking
• Confidence
• Pride in our achievements

RESPONSIBILITY

(Tikkun Olam- repair the world, Tzedakah- charity, Gemilut Hassadim- good deeds, Tzedek Tirdof- pursue justice)

• Care for each other
• Care for school
• Care for nature and the environment
• Care for the wider community
• Taking responsibility for our learning

RESPECT

(Ve’ahavta Lereacha Kamocha-love your neighbour as yourself, Chesed- kindness)

• Compassion
• Kindness
• Valuing all others – children and adults
• Getting

COMMUNITY

(Kehillah Kadusha- holy community, Tzelem Elohim- made in the image of God)

• Inclusive
• Unity
• Celebrating difference/uniqueness
• Diversity
• Inclusion of children with SEND and from different faiths and backgrounds
• Family

CREATIVITY

(Shivim Panim L’Torah- 70 interpretations of Torah, Elu V’elu- these as well as these are the words of the living God)

• Courage
• Curiosity
• Exploration
• Innovation
• Fun
• Risk taking
• Innovative teaching and learning