Mission
St. Francis College offers a challenging educational programme through inquiry-based instruction with rigorous assessment. We strive for excellence, providing a warm and friendly community committed to the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate (IB).
We empower pupils
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to be passionate lifelong learners.
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to achieve academic and personal excellence.
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to be committed to impact the world positively.
We believe that
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pupils have the potential to develop in all areas within a well thought-out, balanced and stimulating curriculum.
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everyone in the community has an important role to play in achieving our mission.
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learning is achieved best through inquiry, significant experimentation and meaningful problem-solving.
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pupils develop best in the environment of a safe supportive community.
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pupils are unique and active agents in their own learning.
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teachers are active leaders and role models who guide pupils to achieve their innate potential.
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pupils should respect and understand their home culture and heritage and those of others.
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acquiring fluency in English and Portuguese and developing pupils' mother tongue are all crucial.
Pupils will
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be responsible independent learners and critical thinkers who strive for excellence.
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acquire and apply the IB learner profile attributes.
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understand their needs and those of the school community, and take appropriate action.