The Virtues Project for Natuashish School “Awaken the Virtues within”

Education is the key to transformation, but it must involve education which touches the heart and encourages the growth of character. The five strategies of The Virtues Project help us to live kinder, more purposeful lives, to raise children of integrity and compassion, create a culture of character and caring in our schools, and inspire excellence and ethics in the workplace. It creates high performing learning communities.

“The Vision of the Virtues Project is to serve humanity by supporting the moral and spiritual development of people of all cultures, by helping them to remember who they really are and to live by their highest values. – the gifts of character.”   Virtues Project International

“The Mission of The Virtues Project is to provide empowering strategies that inspire the practice of virtues in everyday life through programs of excellence and simplicity which support people of all ages to cultivate their virtues – the gifts of character.”  Virtues Project International

Purpose of the project – Five Strategies of the Virtues Project:

1. Cultivate a positive, shared, common language. – Speak the language of the virtues.

2. Appreciate our strengths, or name our weaknesses to correct them. - Recognize teachable moments.

3. Know what is expected of us, and what we will tolerate in others. – Set clear boundaries.

4. Respect, value and appreciate the uniqueness of each person. – Honour the spirit.

5. Support moral choice and peaceful conflict resolution. – Offer the Art of Spiritual Companioning™.