The Core Values of Hope International School
1. God is the creator and sustainer of the universe.
Therefore, an attitude of wonder and gratitude is important as we seek to understand and care for the world around us.
(Gen. 1:29; Heb. 11:3)
2. God’s truth is revealed in creation, in the Bible and through Jesus Christ.
Therefore, the pursuit of truth is necessary for developing a high level of understanding knowledge.
(Ps. 19:1-4; 1 Cor. 2:9-10; John 16:13; John 17:17)
3. God’s authority and sovereign power is absolute throughout history.
Therefore, we are to respect the authority that God has delegated to individuals through institutions such as the family, the church, the school and governments.
(Exod. 20:2-3; Eph. 6:1-3; Rom. 13:1-2; Heb. 13:17; Jas. 1:25)
4. Each person is uniquely created in the image of God.
Therefore, it is important to recognize the talents, gifts and abilities of every individual in order to encourage
the development of personal potential.
(Gen. 1:26; Gen. 5:1-2; 1 Cor. 12:7-11; Col. 1:28; Eph. 4:11-16)
5. All people have been created to have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Therefore, it is important to be restored into a relationship with God, which in turn enables us to develop and maintain healthy and loving relationships with all people.
(Eph.2:8-9; Rom. 5:1-5; Rom. 12:9-21)
6. Our earthly and eternal purpose is to honour and bring glory to God.
This will motivate us and provide direction and meaning to all that we do.
(Matt.5:16; John 15:8; Rom. 15:6; 1 Cor. 6:20; Rom. 15: 5-6; 1 Pet. 2:12)
7. A living relationship with God results in a desire to be more like Jesus Christ.
Therefore it is important to allow the Holy Spirit to refine our character, resulting in the demonstration of godly virtues.
(Matt. 5:3-12; Gal. 5:22-23; Eph. 5:1-2)
8. Parents have ultimate responsibility for the education of their children.
Therefore it is important to develop a partnership between parents and teachers for the education and nurturing of the children.
(Deut. 6:4-9; Ps. 78:4-6; 1 Cor. 12:27-28.)
9. Jesus Christ commands us to make disciples of all nations.
Therefore it is important that we respond to this by developing skills and seeking opportunities to share our faith in love, through words and deeds, with all people.
(Matt. 28:19-20; Deut. 15:7; Matt. 19:21)
