Values-led Education
Sunny Varkey,
Founder, GEMS Education
What’s an education if it doesn’t teach fundamental human values? Values that, in the words of GEMS Founder Sunny Varkey, “will guide students through life”, allowing them to live happy, fulfilling and meaningful lives and have a positive impact on society and the world.
At GEMS, we believe strongly in a values-led education. We think it’s an essential part of preparing our students for life both in school and beyond it, which is why we’re always looking to give them opportunities to grow and develop their personal and interpersonal qualities.
What do we mean when we talk of values? That’s easy. It’s everything that’s good in the world – the qualities of kindness, respect, empathy, helpfulness and compassion. Not only towards immediate family and friends, but also to the wider community.
Our schools have rolled out a variety of programmes and activities designed to instil values in our students. One example is the GEMS-wide Jewels of Kindness & Respect initiative, which encourages students to embody these important qualities in their everyday lives. Parents are also actively involved, because we know children learn best when there’s close collaboration between home and school.
Search for #JewelsOfKindness to see some of the amazing things our children are doing.
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Why do we do this? Easy...
Because we believe in the fundamental right of every child to access a quality education. And because inclusive schools are simply better, more vibrant schools, reflective of the real-world communities all children will be part of when they leave school. The GEMS vision for inclusive education is that we achieve excellence together by all students receiving the support they need to meaningfully belong to their school and wider community, feel valued for their contributions, engage purposefully in learning, and experience academic, cultural, social and emotional success in a common learning environment. Inclusion means truly accepting everybody, celebrating our differences and learning to value each other. It means understanding that we are not all the same and that our learning challenges are as unique as our fingerprints.
To find out more about the inclusion provision of each of our schools, visit any given school’s website.
The most important gifts you can give your child are a quality education and the values that will guide them through life.
Mr Sunny Varkey
Founder, GEMS Education