It is never the role of schools to adopt a partisan political stance with impressionable young people. It is, however, important that when core, and arguably universal values are being threatened, that school communities such as ours are proactive in reminding everyone of what they stand for and have the courage to challenge behaviours that undermine core values. In a time when the media is comfortable packaging false narratives as news, it is sometimes difficult to make sense of what is happening but, beyond the headlines, we all have a responsibility to uphold and model our fundamental values.

It is our belief that the values enshrined within the words above are supported by the majority of people in Canada and are explicit within the mission and vision of the International Baccalaureate Organisation which guide our curriculum and our students' learning.

I often describe Mulgrave as a values-based school and, as a community, we often refer to our values statement below to guide us in what we do.

• Individual values are based on personal integrity and acting with respect towards others.
• Our sense of community and friendship is founded on humility, empathy, commitment and inclusion.
• Lifelong learning is built upon curiosity, creativity and innovative thinking.
• A global perspective and environmental and social responsibility are central to becoming true world citizens.
• All members of our community strive for balance and understand that achieving one's personal best should be enjoyable.

It is through these values and the actions of our students that we strive to make the world a better place.

John Wray
Head of School