Boarding Mission
At Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, we are deeply committed to fostering a supportive and vibrant Boarding community where young people can thrive. We focus on developing an internationally-minded environment that values agency, empathy and cooperation. We strive to help the young people in our Boarding community live their best lives, build resilience and character, and forge positive relationships that will last a lifetime.

 

Boarding Communal Living Philosophy
Boarding at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ is a community whose nurturing approach creates an environment where students feel cared for and supported in their academic and co-curricular endeavours, and where they are empowered to live as their best selves.

It is a place where learning continues beyond the classroom and there are opportunities to develop leadership and teamwork skills. We embrace the cultural diversity represented by our students, who come from around the world. In Boarding, our students aim to become globally aware and community-minded learners and leaders.

Keeping the Communal Living Philosophy in the minds and hearts of Boarding community members helps everyone to work towards creating the kind of home environment that reflects our shared goals.

 

Our School Values
The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Boarding community is guided by the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ values, which form the foundation for everything we do:

We are deeply committed to being a values-driven community. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ promotes a culture that enables students to explore their potential and try new roles through experiential learning. Our students are prepared, intellectually and emotionally, for the world that awaits them after they graduate from Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ. We encourage each student to take responsibility and advocate for their learning needs, as well as their physical and emotional well-being.

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ promotes social-emotional learning as an important life skill for students to acquire and practice. Parents play a vital role in partnering with us to assist their young people to become capable and confident young adults and to reinforce the values of our community:

Sense of Community
As we fulfill Branksome’s mission and vision, we build a community where we value and respect each other’s needs, contributions and well-being. We create a supportive environment where we feel that we belong and are inspired to do our most meaningful and impactful work. 

Inclusiveness
As an inclusive community, our worldview respects the fundamental dignity of each person. We create an inspiring, dynamic and caring environment where we champion diversity in its broadest sense. 

Creativity
Creativity encourages us to be unafraid to approach new ideas and opportunities confidently, enthusiastically and passionately. Building on our strengths and authentic selves, we acknowledge and appreciate imperfection as part of the learning and creative processes. We persist through challenges and take risks, creating space for innovation and expression. 

Making a Difference
As learners and leaders, we inspire each other to shape a better world and have a meaningful impact. We believe in each other and we are mindful of our words, actions, assumptions and biases. We know that at Branksome, we can contribute to making a difference and in doing so, there is mutual benefit and growth.