Values Program
Improving the character of our students
At Playford College we are constantly striving to develop and deliver programs to cater for the academic, physical, mental, social and spiritual needs of our students. One of the programs we have introduced is the Values program. Every two to three weeks, the whole school will be given a Value in which we will focus on collectively, from Primary to Middle school, across every subject taught in the College. We have carefully selected twenty Values which are centered around the teachings and principles of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Ahlul Bayt and the Holy Qur’an. We have outlined a schedule of the Values we will be focussing on and have included some tips regarding ways that families can incorporate the Values into everyday life.
The purpose of communicating these Values with parents and caregivers is so that we can collectively work at improving the character of our students both at home and in the classroom.
If you have any questions, please reach out to leadership for more information.
Playford College Values Program
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Tips at home:
- Familiarise yourself with the Values and know when they are being spoken about at school.
- Have a discussion with your child regarding what they have learnt at school, relating back to the Values.
- Find time at home to discuss with your child what each Value would look like at home, at the Mosque, etc.
- Ensure, as a parent and role model, that you practice and lead by example. This will look different in every family, but our aim is for students to live by these Values and having someone they can share with at home will be highly beneficial in terms of growth and engagement.
- Use language at home to remind your child about Values they are learning.
- Praise the Values at home if you see your child practising them, e.g. they finished all the food on their plate, they controlled their anger, they did something to respect their parents, they told the truth, etc.
The following table shows which Values will be identified at school and when they will be addressed. This table also outlines points of discussion to prompt dialogue between you and your child. Please be familiar with this table so that you may deliver the same message at home. In doing so, we will be working together to reinforce the Values for the students and as a result we will be developing their character and building lifelong capabilities.
