Rhydypenau School Core Values

• Respect

  Respect is essential amongst people. It includes treating others with kindness, fairness, dignity, and honour despite differences or disagreements in beliefs or opinions. It also requires acknowledging personal boundaries and appreciating different views as it provides the foundation for harmonious relationships.

  Example of Respect

  An example of respect is being polite and courteous to people of different ages, religions, or nationalities. It involves avoiding discriminatory language or actions and acknowledging the inherent value and dignity of every individual.

  Kindness

  Kindness is a core value that emphasises the importance of being considerate and caring towards others. It involves acts of generosity, empathy, and compassion. Being kind doesn’t just benefit the recipient; it also has significant positive effects on the person showing kindness. It can lower stress levels, increase happiness and well-being, and enhance social connections.

  Example of Kindness

  An example of kindness is when someone offers to lend a helping hand to their neighbour by mowing their lawn or bringing them groceries. It involves acts of compassion and consideration towards others.

  Resilience

  Resilience is a mindset and personal quality. Resilient people can recover quickly from setbacks and not let the setbacks steer them off course. Resilient people are more successful in life because they persist through difficulty in order to reach success. Resilience is one of the major keys to success. 

  Examples of resilience skills include having a growth mindset, overcoming negative emotions and thoughts with positive self-talk, and viewing challenges as learning opportunities.