Children have an innate sense of justice, which is frequently outraged by unfair treatment. Those frequently exposed to injustice, become cynical and learn that being ‘good’ does not matter. It will be our attempt to reinforce children’s natural sense of justice and idealism by providing as fair an environment as possible.

Despite having said that justice is the most desirable of virtues, we know that life is frequently unfair – starting from the accident of unequal birth to the natural inequalities of genetics. Our challenge is to give our children the sensitivity to recognize injustice; the courage to resist it wherever change is possible, along with the wisdom to not let it immobilize them or make them cynical, whenever it must be accepted.

uman beings tend to forget that the planet they inhabit is home to other species as well, and that their claim on the earth is as valid as ours. Being perhaps the most intelligent species, we must show our intelligence not only in technological progress but also in learning to cooperate to preserve the planet and its many forms of life.

The earth and its environment is under unprecedented stress. Without a commitment to a much more sustainable lifestyle, our own survival as a species is at stake. Cambridge School students will, we believe, become leaders and members of pressure groups to save us from this existential crisis.

Cambridge School students are expected to be respectful of diversity, comfortable in it, and even enjoy it. We want our students to experience and realize that underlying all diversity are the universal values of humanity – common to all nations and communities.

The ability to think clearly is a critical skill. It enables us to cut through confusing and seemingly contradictory factors and have truly insightful and independent views.

Clear, rational thinking is the foundation of effective communication. Clarity of thought leads to clarity of communication and gets to the heart of the matter with elegance and simplicity. It is an essential leadership skill.

Besides values which determine character, some life-skills go a long way in determining success and productivity. We will attempt to develop these in all our children:

● The ability to concentrate is a skill which is talked about by everyone from parents and teachers to successful entrepreneurs, psychologists and spiritual gurus. Called by different names – focus, flow, mindfulness or being in the zone – this skill is a key element for enhanced performance as well as for greater serenity and contentment. We endeavour to provide a curriculum and an enabling atmosphere so that children develop the ability to focus on the task at hand, as well as enjoy keen engagement with what they learn.

● The ability to think clearly and communicate with clarity. Clear thinking is the most critical ingredient of effective communication. It is only too common for writers and speakers to be wordy without saying very much, to use showy vocabulary but be unable to get through to their readers or listeners. Clarity of thought and therefore clarity in communication gets to the heart of the matter with elegance and simplicity. It is an essential leadership skill. It enables us to cut through confusing and contradictory factors and make good decisions in personal and professional matters. The school promotes spoken and written communication which reflect a clear and logical thought process.

● Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you know you should – when you don’t want to. It converts goals and dreams into accomplishments. We give our students opportunities to develop habits of goal- setting, self-monitoring and self-assessment – skills which are particularly helpful, well after the discipline of parents and teachers is not there. It is our aim that equipped with the values and skills learnt early on in school and at home, our children will make the most out of life – for themselves and for the community, fulfilling the motto of Cambridge School – We Learn to Serve.