Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
Our mission is to teach our students to think creatively, act responsibly, and build community.
Vision Statement
GPS combines the strengths of its founding schools, with a common vision that our students will be kind, creative, compassionate, life-long learners inspired to take shared guardianship of the planet and create a better world. GPS is an International Baccalaureate World School that seeks to encourage students’ personal development and academic achievement with the goal of becoming thoughtful leaders in society and the world.
Philosophy
All research has shown that students learn best when they are happy at their schools. GPS firmly endorses this concept and promotes through the Peace Learning Center this sense of well-being. The Peace Learning Center program, with its engaging inclusion activities, draws the school community closer together and gives each member a sense of belonging. The Peace Learning Center also teaches students how to function effectively as members of a cooperative group through the four agreements. These are mutual respect, attentive listening, the right to participate/pass, and appreciations with no put-downs of others or self.
Inspiring Lifelong Learning
We believe in fostering curiosity and a love for learning that transcends the classroom. At GPS, students are encouraged to be inquirers who are motivated to explore the world with an open and critical mind. Our rigorous academic programs, combined with real-world application, ensure that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Nurturing Compassion and Integrity
We aim to develop students who are not only academically capable but also compassionate and principled individuals. GPS instills values of kindness, empathy, and integrity through daily interactions and community programs. Our students are taught to be caring and principled members of society, guided by respect for others and a commitment to ethical decision-making.
Embracing Global
Perspectives
In today’s interconnected world, understanding diverse perspectives is essential. As an IB World School, GPS promotes international mindedness by encouraging students to recognize the global impact of their actions. Through a curriculum that emphasizes open-mindedness and cultural awareness, our students develop a broader understanding of the world and their role within it.
Fostering Collaboration and Leadership
We believe that leadership begins with collaboration and respect. GPS students learn to work effectively in teams, value different perspectives, and communicate clearly and confidently. Our commitment to effective communication and balanced growth prepares students to lead with empathy and purpose in any setting, whether in their local communities or on the global stage.
Encouraging Critical Thinking and Reflection
In a world where information is abundant, the ability to think critically and reflect deeply is crucial. GPS’s inquiry-based approach develops students who are knowledgeable, reflective, and deep thinkers. They learn to analyze complex issues, solve problems creatively, and apply their understanding in meaningful ways.
Promoting Action-Oriented Learning
At GPS, knowledge is not the end goal—action is. Our students are encouraged to apply what they learn in impactful ways, whether through community service, sustainability initiatives, or leadership projects. By connecting learning with real-world action, GPS cultivates responsible and engaged citizens ready to contribute positively to society.
Why These Values Matter
These core values are more than just guiding principles—they are the heart of the GPS experience. They empower our students to think creatively, act responsibly, and build strong communities. In a supportive and nurturing environment, our students grow into confident, compassionate, and capable individuals prepared to make a difference in the world.
Creating International Mindedness
The aim of our program is to develop young people who have an international perspective that has prepared them to take their place in a world of diversity. Students come to realize the importance of evaluating the global impact of their actions. They gain this understanding through relating their learning and actions to the school’s learner profile in which they are taught to be inquirers who are reflective, open-minded, knowledgeable, deep thinkers, risk-takers, and effective communicators. They are encouraged at the same time to be caring, balanced, and principled members of the world community. Our whole school communicates these attributes in our daily interactions.
