What does a St Peter's School graduate look like?

A Moral and Ethical Person Formed in the Catholic Faith Who:

• Communicates a basic understanding of our Christian faith.

• Participates in the sacramental life of the church.

• Reflects on God’s word as communicated through the Bible.

• Develops and maintains attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and promotes social responsibility.

• Speaks the language of life (i.e. recognizes that life is an unearned gift and that a person entrusted with life does not own it but that one is called to protect and cherish it.)

• Seeks intimacy with God through prayer and worship with others.

• Recognizes that one’s call throughout life’s journey comes from God.

• Respects the faith traditions and spiritual journey of other world religions.

A Reflective, Creative and Holistic Person Who:

• Evaluates situations from a moral, peaceful, and loving place.

• Creates an atmosphere of hope, comfort, and trust.

• Makes decisions that are based on what is good for all living things.

• Thinks of loving and holy ways to solve situations.

An Effective Communicator Who:

• Listens actively and critically to understand what others are saying.

• Reads and writes clearly.

• Presents information to others clearly, honestly, and sensitively.

• Writes and speaks fluently in English.

• Listens critically in light of Gospel values.

A Caring Family Member Who:

• Ministers to the family, school, parish, and wider community through service.

• Values and nurtures family prayer time.

• Relates to family members lovingly, compassionately, and respectfully.

• Demonstrates respect for life.

A Collaborative Contributor Who:

• Works as a contributing member of the team.

• Develops his/her God-given potential and contributes to society.

• Respects the rights, responsibilities, and contributions of self and others.

• Thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work.

A Self-Directed, Responsible, Lifelong Learner Who:

• Takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership.

• Responds to, manages, and constructively influences change.

• Applies effective communication, decision - making, problem - solving, and time/resource management skills.

• Participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

A Responsible Citizen Who:

• Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world’s people’s and cultures.

• Respects the environment and uses resources wisely.

• Demonstrates a commitment to social justice and respect for all.

• Acts morally, ethically, and legally as a person formed in the tenets of the Catholic faith.

• Recognizes the less fortunate and others (i.e.-veterans, those in health care facilities & homebound) and participates in programs of recognition (Memorial Day) and service including food drives

~Adapted from the Institute for Catholic Education - Ontario Catholic School Graduates Expectations