At Holy Trinity we have devised a bespoke Character Education which sets out to cultivate a set of personal and ethical values that enable individuals to lead fulfilling lives and contribute positively to society. It looks beyond academic achievement, focusing on the whole child, aiming to nurture well-rounded, responsible and resilient adults.
Character Education aims to:
Foster Human Flourishing: To give pupils the capacity to make intelligent, ethical choices in complex situations to pursue a "good life".
Develop:
Moral Virtues: Courage, honesty, integrity, compassion, and gratitude.
Civic Virtues: Service, citizenship, and volunteering to support the common good.
Performance Virtues: Resilience, determination, teamwork, and confidence.
Intellectual Virtues: Critical thinking, curiosity, and reflection for pursuing truth.
Prepare for Life Beyond School: It equips students with a "toolkit" to navigate an increasingly complex world, including future jobs and technologies that do not yet exist.
Support Academic and Career Success: Research indicates that strong character traits are foundational for improved academic attainment, better school behavior, and increased employability.
Enhance Wellbeing: Character education helps prevent mental health issues by building emotional grit, self-regulation, and positive relationships.
