Our goal is to develop all children into Quintessential Palms. These are globally-minded individuals who identify themselves as stewards of both their talents and their world; and can collaborate with others, wherever they find themselves, to make a positive impact in society.

As Palms, we make every effort to be:

• Inquirers – Everywhere we go, be it in school or at home, we ask questions and develop our research skills, in order to find answers to our ‘wonderings’.
• Knowledgeable – We value knowledge and strive to acquire same in various disciplines, to ensure we are well-informed.
• Thinkers – We use our initiative, as well as our critical and creative thinking skills, to take ethical, effective decisions that solve problems.
• Communicators – We express our thoughts and ideas confidently and respectfully, and also listen attentively to others’ perspectives, to learn from them.
• Principled – We demonstrate honesty and integrity in all our dealings. We do the right thing at the right time.
• Open-minded – We value our culture and ideas, and also respect those of others. We pay attention to others’ perspectives and evaluate them respectfully, understanding that we are all different, and diversity is the essence of life.
• Caring – We demonstrate love, consideration, empathy, compassion and respect when dealing with others, as well as in our interactions with the environment.
• Risk–takers – We are bold enough to try out new things, following adequate planning and consideration. When faced with challenges, we are resilient and persevere till success is achieved.
• Balanced – We appreciate the importance of being well-rounded global citizens. As such we strive to give equal emphasis to all aspects of our lives. We participate actively in all disciplines, and in all learning opportunities, both curricular and extra-curricular, so as to achieve holistic personal development.
• Reflective – We carefully consider our actions and their consequences, drawing lessons from these to improve our work and life. (www.ibo.org)

We believe that by developing these ten attributes, students, staff and members of the Palms Family can be

Quintessential Palms: True stewards of their gifts and their world, making a positive impact wherever they find themselves.