EMPATHY
Treat others with care and compassion. Empathy means trying to understand other people’s views or feelings and being supportive and caring towards them
We believe that values education is an integral part of our school and as such needs to be clearly reflected in school policies, codes of conduct, and school documentation. These core values are the cornerstone on which we build our vision and underpin all that we do.
At Mwenje High School we have a commitment to provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment that focuses on the needs and emotional well-being of all students. Our Student Code of Conduct and welfare management practices, based on Ministry of Education guidelines, aims to foster a whole school climate where personal responsibility and self-discipline are developed. This code acknowledges the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001, which supports racial and religious tolerance and prohibits vilification on the ground of race or religion.
Parents have an obligation to support the school in its efforts to implement the Student Code of Conduct. The Principal and staff have an obligation to implement the Student Code of Conduct in a fair and consistent manner.
Students, staff, and parents develop a clear understanding of the school’s policies, expectations, rights and responsibilities and rules, all of which reflect the School Values. Students are empowered to assess their own behavior and develop strategies to act in a responsible manner. They look at how their learning is going to make a difference and how it will affect other people.
We believe that norms and expectations rather than rules will frame student behavior. The notion of resiliency is embodied in our school values:
- Cooperation
- Achievement
- Respect
- Empathy
The foundation of resiliency is focused on how the child adapts and builds healthy relationships. A profile of resiliency includes social competence, problem-solving skills, autonomy, and a sense of purpose and future. Each of the school values is supported by the notion of protective factors, These include: care and support, positive expectations, participation and involvement