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