Introduction

Philosophy of Nazareth School

MISSION STATEMENT :

We envision a society where all persons get quality education that enables them to realize all their potentials, paving their way to higher and professional education, nurturing quality of life which brings about a just and equitable society and protecting mother earth where all enjoy peace and harmony.

VISION STATEMENT :

We the SCN educators enable our schools to be centres of learning that :

• Provide opportunities, without discrimination, for competence in all fields;
• Work towards creating a just and fair society reverencing all forms of life;
• Form socially conscious and secular citizens who show compassion towards the marginalized, women, children and care for the earth;
• Nurture gender & culture sensitive and responsible human beings;
• Promote faith and spiritual formation of all staff, parents and students.

PHILOSOPHY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL :

Nazareth School, Chandapura, is a Christian Minority School owned and administered by the Amar Deep Society.
Nazareth School is a recognized school, following the I.C.S.E. Syllabus. It strives to impart sound formation through all round education. The aim of this institute is to help the students grow intellectually, physically, spiritually, psychologically and socially in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility with special emphasis on character formation.

SCN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Inspired by the Mission of Jesus, we the SCNs of the Eastern Province strongly hold the following beliefs.

• WE BELIEVE that the over all goal of the Education Apostolate is to proclaim the GOOD NEWS to all, thereby bringing about individual transformation and social change.
• WE BELIEVE that as Educators, we hold the responsibility of the faith and spiritual formation of all students, staff and parents.
• WE BELIEVE that we are called to be prophetic in our educational endeavours.
• WE BELIEVE that all our educational endeavours call us forth to cater to the poor, the marginalized, especially dalits, tribal people, girls and other deprived sections of the society.
• WE BELIEVE that our task as educators is to enable students:
• To think for themselves independently and critically.
• To seek, extend and apply knowledge to solve human problems.
• To continually strive towards excellence in every field.
• To become mature men and women of CHARACTER, COMPASSION AND COMPETENCE.
• To use their freedom judiciously and take responsibility for their actions.
• To be clear and firm on principles and be courageous in actions.
• To be sensitive and generous in the service of their fellow human beings.
• To become agents of needed social change in their own situations.
• WE BELIEVE in enabling our students to work towards national unity, civic – mindedness, work ethic, a pride in their culturalheritage, a spirit of reverence and embracing multiculturalism and secular values.
• WE BELIEVE that caring for the earth and responsible use of natural resources are integral part of teaching- learning process.
• WE BELIEVE in upholding and promoting human rights,
  especially rights of children and gender equality.
• WE BELIEVE in providing holistic and universal education.
• WE FURTHER BELIEVE in continually evaluating our educational
  services in the light of our goal and SCN priorities.