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Principal's Writing Corner

following as the complement of our established ones:

1. Our Vision
Every child is a confident, competent and compassionate individual and
future citizen – who is capable of learning, with high self-esteem, open-minded,
inclusive, a person of integrity; who is able to lead good lives, fulfil one’s
potentials and take responsibilities, respect and care for others, be resilient, as
well as become outstanding future leader.

2. Our Mission
To strive to provide a safe, comfortable and caring environment with
the necessary conditions to support and develop students into confident,
competent and compassionate individuals and future leaders, who are effective
contributors to society, successful learners and responsible citizens.

3. Our Core Values
Care, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Responsibility

Perhaps, some people might wonder if WFJLPS goes for character
building, will the school put less emphasis on students’ academic attainment?
In fact, The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues of the University of
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Birmingham has promoted this in her position paper, “A Framework for
Character Education in Schools”. It says, “Good character is the foundation for
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improved attainment and human flourishing.” And, KIPP also wrote: “Success
in life depends on both academics and character.” Do you agree with these
statements? We do!
1 See “How Character Education Helps Kids Learn and Develop”, by Dr. Jessica Spallino, January 23, 2017.
(https://www.methodschools.org/blog/how-character-education-helps-kids-learn-and-develop)
2 See “Education is to build character”, by Mohamed Ghouse B=Nasuruddin, July 8, 2018.
(https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2018/07/388589/education-build-character)
3 See “Character Building is Vital for Education”, by Raj Kumar Hansdah, 2017.
(https://www.beaninspirer.com/character-building-is-vital-for-education/)
4 The Centre also says: “Good character is the foundation for improved attainment, better behavior and
increased employability, but most importantly, healthier societies.”
For more details, please visit the website: www.jubileecentre.ac.uk.
5 The Knowledge is Power Program (https://www.kipp.org/)

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