Character Education at Sherborne House
Character Education is an umbrella term for all explicit and implicit activities that help young people develop positive personal traits called virtues.
Virtues
Virtues, simply put, are the building blocks of character.
Essentially, there are four types of virtues that work together to create a well-balanced individual who is not only intelligent and ethically upright but also will become an effective member of society. They are empowering and help a person to fulfil their full potential.
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Intellectual Virtues:
These virtues relate to our ability to think, learn, and understand the world around us.
Examples: Curiosity, critical thinking, open-mindedness, intellectual honesty, humility, and a love of learning.
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Moral Virtues
These virtues concern our ethical behaviour and how we treat others.
Examples: Compassion, honesty, integrity, courage, justice, gratitude, and respect.
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Civic Virtues:
These virtues relate to our role as responsible citizens and contributors to society.
Examples: Civility, community awareness, service to others, volunteering, tolerance, and a concern for the common good.
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Performance Virtues:
These virtues focus on our ability to achieve our goals and overcome challenges.
Examples: Determination, resilience, perseverance, confidence, motivation, and leadership.
At Sherborne House, we are proud of of our nurturing approach to develop these values – our ’golden thread’ – in each and every one of our children. The tables below provide a snap-shot of how we develop them in Early Years, Lower School and Upper School – preparing our SHS children to be well-rounded citizens of the future.
Pam Holmes
PSHE & Wellbeing Leader
