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Philosophy
Students of all nationalities are welcome to apply for admission, provided they can benefit from the programs on offer.
Students are encouraged to strive for excellence and to develop a life-long enthusiasm for learning to enable them to adapt to the changing demands of the modern world. The school fosters self-discipline, independence, responsibility, good manners and respect for others.
Students participate in community service projects, sharing their energy and special talents while developing awareness, empathy and the ability to work co-operatively.
The school aims to develop a strong and harmonious home-school partnership. Parent involvement in the life of the school is actively encouraged through the Parent Support Group.
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APIS graduates will have the following Expected School Wide Learner Results in that they will be:
Thinkers
- display initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively
- make reasoned, ethical decisions based on clear thought processes
Communicators
- communicate effectively in English
- understand and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language
- work cooperatively effectively and collaborate with others willingly
- acquire and routinely demonstrate ICT skills and use new technologies as they become available
Inquirers
- acquire and apply independent inquiry, research and learning skills
- appreciate the beauty of their world, exhibit natural curiosity and a love of learning which can be sustained throughout their lives.
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Knowledgeable
- acquire and apply knowledge of concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance across a broad and balanced range of subjects.
Reflective
- give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience
- assess and understand their strengths, weaknesses and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development
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The APIS community members value the following attributes of its members in that they are:
Principled
- act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities.
- take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them
Open-minded
- show understanding and appreciation of their own cultures and personal histories and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities.
- accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view
Caring
- show empathy, compassion and respect for the needs and feelings of others
- have a personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment
Risk-takers
- approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainties with confidence, courage and forethought
- have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies
- are brave in explaining and defending their own beliefs
Balanced
- understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others
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