MISSION | St. Francis College

St. Francis College offers a challenging educational programme through inquiry-based instruction with rigorous assessment. We strive for excellence, providing a warm and friendly community committed to the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate (IB).

We empower the community to:

Be passionate life-long learners

Strive towards personal and academic excellence

Be courageous and committed to impact the local and wider world positively

Values

We value COMMUNITY

We believe:

trust is the cornerstone for all healthy relationships.
stakeholders share responsibility for demonstrating the IB learner profile and creating safe space for joyful learning.
collaboration strengthens our collective knowledge and enriches experiences.
holistic engagements inclusive of arts, individualities, and cultural respect develop a balanced school community.
organised systems facilitate security, provide order, and bring together community with a shared purpose.
every voice matters and can make a difference.

When one of us succeeds, we all succeed.

When one of us needs help, we are all ready to help.

We all teach, and we all learn.

We value LEARNING

We believe:

Learning is co-constructed by the school community members in a collaborative environment.
Learning is holistic and englobes intellectual, cultural, social and emotional development.
Process, effort and growth mindset are integral parts of the learning and influence achievement.
Pupils can take ownership over their learning and become responsible agents of their community.
Learners further develop in an inclusive environment that enables each individual to fulfill their potential.
Inquiry drives learners to think critically and creatively, generating ideas, solving problems and building understanding of the world around them.
Fluency can be achieved in more than one language and reflects the cultural diversity of our community members.
Ongoing reflection guides the learning path to meaningful outcomes.

Every mistake provides opportunity for growth.
Open minds see boundless possibilities.
Curiosity is the seed of learning.

We value INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS

We believe:

Respect is at the heart of the learner profile, we are open and accepting of all our similarities and differences.
An inclusive community ensures everyone feels like they belong.
Diversity should be celebrated and is a strength of our community, we are stronger when we recognise we are all different in many ways.
We are socially and environmentally responsible in our common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet.
Our Brazilian cultural identity is valued towards building global cultural awareness and sensibility.
Arts is a powerful means of expression that can reflect culture and community.
Honouring diversity develops appreciation in our community and contributes to a more balanced and peaceful world.

Differences make us better.
Respect for another is respect for myself.
Peace demands understanding.

We value IDENTITY

We believe

Every individual is unique and a powerful voice.
Our own beliefs, values, attitudes, experiences and feelings shape our identity.
The school plays an important role in helping individuals construct their identity in a balanced and responsible manner.
Empathy allows us to see differences as a possibilities for growth.
We need courage, effort and resilience to stretch personal boundaries and reach our full potential.
It is our responsibility to be fair and honest in all our actions and decisions.
Our impact on the world must be guided by a sense of ethical and shared responsibility with respect for ourselves and others.
The beauty of different perspectives emerges when we embrace who we are.
Individual paths are valuable contributions to the world.