Our Values

At ISL, we believe in positive relationships through showing kindness, understanding, empathy, and behaving in a constructive manner.

• We value collaboration.
• We continuously motivate, inspire, and celebrate important success.
• We use a tone and manner that is professional, fair, and courteous.
• We seek to understand and assume the positive intent of others.
• We create space for others to voice their opinions.

At ISL, we believe in treating people equally regardless of differences.

• We are committed to equality, inclusion, and accommodating diversity of identity, including but not limited to gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical ability, ethnicity, nationality, status, etc.
• We support equal opportunity and fair treatment.
• We seek to understand different perspectives and cultures to avoid bias.
• We show consistency, follow through, and admit mistakes.
• We value and engage with the diversity of backgrounds that exist in our community.

At ISL, we believe in regulating reactions and emotions and having a balanced approach in our interactions.

• We believe that self-regulation at school supports our collective well-being, health, and safety.
• We ensure our personal and general presentation is clean, tidy, and appropriate.
• We are approachable.
• We understand that speaking about others without their consent may be damaging.

At ISL, we believe in treating people with respect and acting with diplomacy and tact.

• We advocate for respect and the upholding of human dignity.
• We respect the privacy of others and the confidentiality of information.
• We use discretion and professional judgement in our language and tone.
• We engage in interactions that are free from over-familiarity, and sexual and physical innuendo.
• We engage in interactions that are free from any inappropriate jokes or comments based on identity, including, but not limited to nationality, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, religion, etc.
• We engage in interactions that are free from harassment or discrimination.
• We are punctual.
• We respect our premises and facilities.

At ISL, we believe in gaining trust from others through integrity, authenticity, and ethical actions.

• We act with honesty and integrity.
• We are open-minded and truthful in our approach.
• We model expected behaviour and approaches.
• We show consistency, follow through, and admit mistakes.
• We collaborate to support the school’s best interest.