Character Education - Character Always!
The UCDSB ‘Character Always!’ initiative is based on the ten virtues valued most by our school communities: caring, courage, empathy, fairness, generosity, honesty, perseverance, responsibility, respect, and resilience.
All schools have implemented a Character Always Program, based on the Board-wide program.
Caring is showing concern and interest in others and yourself.
Courage is being a person who is involved in trying to make the community a better place, respects authority, and protects the environment.
Empathy is the ability to feel with another, show understanding and express it.
Fairness is being open-minded, taking turns, and trusting others.
Generosity is someone you can trust, someone who listens and cares for you.
Honesty is speaking and doing what you believe is right, no matter what the consequences.
Perseverance is having the strength and courage to never give up.
Resiliency is having a positive attitude and inner strength to bounce back from a tough time.
Respect is honouring differences, caring for yourself and others.
Responsibility is leading the way, helping to accomplish tasks through initiative and hard work.
