PHILOSOPHY

The teaching staff of Sir George Simpson School endeavours to provide an environment, which emphasizes academic excellence. Students are encouraged to develop their skills and abilities in order to realize their full potential.Teachers develop self-worth in a child through helping students recognize and develop their individual strengths. Each student is encouraged to take responsibility for his/her academic and social behaviour in order to benefit from all educational opportunities.

BELIEFS

In our commitment to public education, and to maximize student potential, the staff believes that:

• each student is entitled to a quality education with equitable opportunities
• each student is encouraged to strive for academic excellence
• each student is entitled to a safe and caring school environment
• each student has worth and dignity and is unique
• each student has rights and responsibilities
• we will be responsive to the needs of our community,
• we will practice participative decision-making.

MISSION

Through our commitment to excellence in public education, we strive to ensure all students become life long learners, confident and capable of shaping their future and meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow.