What is Tribes
It is not a new subject or a list of activities but a “process”, a way to establish a positive environment that promotes human growth and learning.
Our aim is to establish a safe and caring environment in our school where:
- Everyone respects individual differences and the diversity of cultures.
- Our learning experiences cater for all students who learn in different ways.
- Our students become responsible for themselves and each other.
- Our families are actively involved in the education of their children.
- We awaken a love of learning in everyone.
Tribes Agreements
Tribes aims to create a culture that maximises learning and human development.
Tribes is not a curriculum, nor a program or list of activities. It is a “process” – a way to establish a positive culture for learning and human development throughout a school community.
The process involves us all in making five agreements. They are:
- 1. Appreciations, No Put Downs
- Students are shown how to give meaningful appreciations to others and agree not to use put downs.
- 2. The Right to Pass
- In group situations, if a person feels unsure or unsafe
joining in an activity then there will be no compulsion to do so.
- 3. Attentive Listening
- Students are taught how to listen, not only with their ears but with their eyes and heart.
- 4. Mutual Respect
- Respect for each others’ feelings, ideas and thoughts is crucial in our community.
- 5. Personal Best
- Doing the best you can do in everything you do is also crucial in our community.
The Mission of a Tribes School is:
to assure the healthy development of every child so that each has the knowledge, skills and resiliency to be successful in a rapidly changing world.
Student's learning and development is influenced by the key systems of their lives - family, school, community.
The Goal for a Tribes School is:
to engage all teachers, administrators, students, and families in working together as a learning community that is dedicated to caring and support, active participation, and positive expectations for all students.