{"id":392,"date":"2021-01-01T07:17:24","date_gmt":"2021-01-01T07:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lmsdemo.loc\/lms-white\/?page_id=392"},"modified":"2021-01-17T11:17:46","modified_gmt":"2021-01-17T11:17:46","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dervamschools.com\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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OUR BELIEFS <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • All students are capable of learning<\/li>\n
  • A safe, secure, positive environment is essential for learning<\/li>\n
  • Each student is a unique and valued individual whose self-esteem
    \nis enhanced by mutual respect between students and staff<\/li>\n
  • Every child can reach his \/ her maximum potential.<\/li>\n
  • Students learn best when they are actively engaged in meaningful
    \nlearning opportunities.<\/li>\n
  • Lifelong healthy habits are vital in creating citizens who are
    \nphysically, mentally and emotionally prepared for the future.<\/li>\n
  • Teachers and parents are critical partners in the education
    \nprocess.<\/li>\n
  • Education is not just a pathway to opportunities but a requisite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    OUR GOALS <\/span><\/h3>\n
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    • To build and maintain a culture of academic excellence, integrity
      \nand responsible citizenship.<\/li>\n
    • To promote respect and tolerance towards others.<\/li>\n
    • To maintain high standard of education.<\/li>\n
    • To offer a wide range of relevant learning experiences in a
      \npositive and caring atmosphere. Instructions will provide for technological preparation of the students for an ever-changing
      \nworld.<\/li>\n
    • To develop curricula that will include innovative instructional
      \napproaches in order to accommodate different strengths and
      \nlearning styles of students.<\/li>\n
    • To equip students with the skills necessary to be successful in the
      \nglobal community.<\/li>\n
    • To provide for safe and happy learning environment for children
      \nof diverse backgrounds and nationalities.<\/li>\n
    • \u00a0To promote good morals and a high level of discipline.<\/li>\n
    • To instill self confidence in students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      OUR CORE VALUES \u2013 R.E.D.C.R.I.P. <\/span><\/h3>\n
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      • Respect<\/strong> \u2013 Fostering an atmosphere of cooperation, open mindedness
        \nand a positive attitude towards ourselves and others as well as
        \nproperties. Treat others as we will wish to be treated.<\/li>\n
      • Excellence<\/strong> \u2013 Always exceeding expectations by look for opportunities
        \nto learn, grow and believe in oneself and others.<\/li>\n
      • Diversity<\/strong> \u2013 Be willing to listen and give attention to all whilst
        \nappreciating our similarities and differences and assuring every one of
        \nhis or her place in the scheme of things.<\/li>\n
      • Community<\/strong> \u2013 Creating strong inclusive partnerships that supports,
        \nmotivates, appreciates and values the genuine feeling of community
        \nmembers as family working towards a common goal.<\/li>\n
      • Responsibility<\/strong> \u2013 by being accountable for our words and actions, taking care of the school environment while contributing positively to creating a stimulating learning environment.<\/li>\n
      • Integrity<\/strong> \u2013 In all situations being honest, always helpful and choosing to do the right thing always.<\/li>\n
      • Perseverance<\/strong> \u2013 to empower oneself by seeing opportunities in errors
        \nmade and by always asking for help without giving up Respect, Excellence, Diversity, Community, Responsibility, Integrity,
        \nPerseverance (REDCRIP) are the defining features of Dervam School\u2019s
        \nsystem of positive behaviour intervention and support. Lessons on
        \nrespect, excellence, diversity, community, responsibility, integrity and
        \nperseverance are explicitly taught by classroom teachers. Students
        \ndemonstrating these core values are acknowledged with various forms
        \nof positive recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        REDCRIP<\/strong> helps everyone to reinforce the positive behaviours that we
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