Terra Nova School’s motto is Labor et Ludus which translates as Work and Play.
The school’s vision is to create a forward-thinking internationally-minded environment that allows everyone to grow, explore, thrive and question.
Underpinning the school’s vision are the Guiding Principles by which our community strives to live
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First and foremost, in every decision we make, students come first
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All members of our community are encouraged to have a Growth Mindset
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Success is not a given; it is down to hard work and effort – we thrive on challenge
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We each have a role to play in the world in which we live
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We respect the right to be an individual. Diversity is a strength
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We have an obligation to appreciate our education
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We have high expectations of each other
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Reflection allows us to continually move forward; standing still is not an option
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The School is justifiably proud of its highly successful past but will also be dynamic and forward-looking. It will produce outstanding characters equipped for the challenges of their future education. Children at Terra Nova School will have a clear sense of where they are, where they would like to go, and how they are going to get there
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Terra Novians are:
KIND, OPEN-MINDED, RESILIENT, DISCIPLINED AND CONFIDENT