THE CORE VALUES OF ST JOSEPH'S
CATHOLIC SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD
The fruits of the spirit are gifted to us. These are the foundation from which our core values and beliefs stem from. St Paul tells of these in his letter to the Galatians 5:22-25
Love Joy Patience Peace Kindness Generosity Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control
- Love of God, self and others - AROHA
- Spirituality, loyalty, faithfulness, love, diversity and equity
- The fruits of Love
- Respect and Tolerance - KAHA
- Valuing friendship, celebrating diversity and individual difference
- The fruits of Love and Peace
- Being Responsible and Caring for the Environment
- Taking responsibility for my own actions
- The fruits of Self-Control and kindness
- Perseverance and Innovation
- Developing a work ethic, stick ability
- The fruits of Self-control and Faithfulness
- Honesty and Integrity - PONO TIKA
- Being truthful and having courage
- The fruits of Faithfulness
- Community and Team Work - MANAAKITANGA
- Celebrating others successes, sharing their challenges, being thoughtful, sharing and caring
- The fruits of Generosity, Gentleness, Kindness and Patience
- Reflecting Quality
- Doing one's best, in pursuit of excellence
- The fruits of Self-control
- Being Positive
- Bringing a positive attitude, having a go, taking risks, having fun and enjoyment, an "A" for attitude
- The fruits of Joy and Generosity