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Our Lady Help of Christians School, Earlville

Life to the full

Life to the Full
At its core, the school has the values of Respect, Love, Mercy, and Community.

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The OLHOC Way – Our Values

CommunityEmpathyForgivenessRespectJustice

 

Community

  • Loving one another
  • Welcoming others
  • Speaking kindly
  • Invite others to join in
  • We walk with Jesus
  • Take pride in our school environment
  • Help where you can
  • Volunteer your time
  • We all belong
  • Live Jesus
 Empathy

  • Putting the feelings of others before your own
  • Everyone makes mistakes / don’t be judgmental
  • Be good sports – encourage others
  • We are all created in God’s image
  • Celebrating other people’s differences
  • Think before you act
  • Walk in other people’s shoes
Forgiveness

  • Saying sorry and meaning it
  • Every day is a new beginning
  • Leave yesterday’s baggage behind
  • Accepting a meaningful apology
  • Let go of grudges
  • Paybacks are out
  • Forgive and forget
  • Apologise if you hurt someone by accident
 Respect

  • Listen to others and they may listen to you
  • Look after yourself, others and property
  • Treat others as you would like to be treated
  • Use words to please not tease
  • Speak and act in a positive way
  • Say good things to others
  • Put down free zone
Justice

  • Consider others’ needs – justice may not always seem fair to you
  • Accept the consequences of your actions
  • Everyone gets a fair go
  • Play by the rules / be fair
  • Take turns / share