Character Matters!
Respect
Respect yourself and treat others with courtesy, dignity, and positive regard. Honour the rights of others. Respect their belongings, the environment and the world around you.

Responsibility
Be accountable for all your actions. Follow through on your commitments.

Honesty
Behave in a sincere, trustworthy, and truthful manner.

Empathy
Strive to sense and appreciate the emotions of others, to "stand in their shoes." Demonstrate appreciation of and concern for their feelings. Try to understand issues from their perspectives even though you may not agree with them personally.

Fairness
Be sensitive to the needs of each individual. Treat others as you wish to be treated yourself. Interact with others without stereotyping, prejudice or discrimination. Stand up for human rights.


Initiative
Act without being prompted by others. Be eager to do what needs to be done without having to be told to do it. Take the first step towards the achievement of a goal.


Perseverance
Stick to a goal and work hard even in the face of obstacles and challenges. Complete all tasks and assignments.



Integrity
Be truthful and sincere. Ensure consistency between what you say and what you do as well as between what you believe and how you behave.


Courage
Face challenges directly. Seek help from others when necessary. Do the right thing even when it may be unpopular. Be able to recognize risks and danger and do not take unwise risks to gain the approval of those around you.

Optimism
Maintain a positive attitude. Look on the brighter side of situations. Be able to see opportunities even in the face of adversity. Have hope for the future.