The Seycove Community strives to engage its members in opportunities for collaborative innovation and learning, to build and maintain purposeful connections and relationships, and to create a safe environment in which to develop citizens of integrity.
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SEYCOVE is a COMMUNITY who values CURIOUSITY, CREATIVITY, and STEWARDSHIP We foster a sense of belonging and responsibility to ourselves, each other, the land, and the world around us.
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At Seycove at sə́yəmətən, we are a true COMMUNITY who believes in:
- Belonging: Building a sense of safety and inclusion where everyone feels they are a part of something greater.
- Inclusivity: Ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.
- Being Welcoming: Creating a warm and inviting space where all feel at home.
- Diversity: Celebrating the unique identities, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community.
- Relationships: Fostering connection, trust, and mutual respect among all members.
- Empathy: Understanding and valuing the experiences and perspectives of others.
- Collaboration: Working together to achieve common goals and support one another.
- Respect: Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and consideration.
- Connection: Building meaningful relationships that create a sense of unity and shared purpose.
We aim to nurture a community that is welcoming, compassionate, and committed to ensuring all people feel like they belong.
At Seycove at sə́yəmətən, we appreciate CURIOSITY and recognize the importance of:
- Inquiry: Encouraging innovative and critical thinking.
- Diversity: Embracing varied perspectives as a foundation for learning and discovery.
- Exploration: Seeking out new ideas, experiences, and opportunities with open minds.
- Wonder: Cultivating a sense of awe and inspiration in the world around us.
- Engagement: Actively participating in learning, questioning, and problem-solving.
- Learning: Pursuing knowledge as a lifelong journey of growth and fulfillment.
- Enthusiasm: Approaching challenges and opportunities with energy and passion.
- Growth Mindset: Believing in the power of effort, resilience, and continual improvement.
- Adaptability: Embracing change and evolving with curiosity and confidence.
By fostering curiosity, we empower individuals to thrive as inquisitive learners and compassionate contributors to our ever-changing world.
At Seycove at sə́yəmətən, we are a CREATIVE group who values:
- Open-Mindedness: Embracing innovation, imagination, and the arts to inspire learning and growth. Producing ideas that are both novel and valuable. Thinking through multiple lenses and problem solving through creative process.
- Authenticity: Encouraging individuals to be true to themselves and their values.
- Agency: Empowering each person to make meaningful choices and take action.
- Different Perspectives: Valuing diverse viewpoints as opportunities to continuously learn, grow, and build understanding.
- Celebration of Each Other: Recognizing and honoring the unique and varied achievements, talents, and contributions of all members of our community.
- Innovation: Working together to spark new ideas and thinking and bring ideas to life.
Together, we are committed to a vibrant, caring, and collaborative environment that reflects these values in everything we do.
At Seycove at sə́yəmətən, we aspire to be STEWARDS who take care of ourselves, each other, the school, and our land. We are caretakers and custodians of this community who prioritize:
- Ownership: Taking pride in our actions, contributions, and shared spaces.
- Citizenship: Contributing positively to society and embracing our role in fostering a better future.
- Reconciliation: Honoring Indigenous histories and perspectives, and working towards understanding, respect, and unity.
- Leadership: Inspiring and empowering others to take responsibility and create positive change.
- Commitment: Dedicating ourselves to meaningful efforts that create lasting impact.
- Relationships: Fostering connection and mutual respect for our land and each other.
- Caring for the Environment: Protecting and sustaining our natural world for future generations.
- Upholding the Importance of Our Gifted Name: Cherishing and respecting the meaning and history of Seycove at sə́yəmətən - the land we are on and the honour of the gift - as a vital part of our identity.
We aspire to be mindful, responsible, and dedicated individuals who care deeply for the land and the world around us and our actions reflect our commitment to giving back.