Guiding Principles
Education at Aiglon is based on the seven key principles laid down by its founder, John Corlette, at a time when most schools saw education as nothing more than classroom lessons:
- That education requires the balanced development of the whole person; that is, its task is to encourage an integrated development of human potential across a range of different dimensions, including the spiritual, academic, moral, aesthetic, emotional, social and physical.
- That this education must care for the individual so that their potential is progressively developed within the context of the school community. This is encouraged by valuing and rewarding progress towards the fulfilment of this potential.
- That this education has a responsibility to encourage a process of dialogue whereby all are inspired to set personal developmental goals and to pursue them with self discipline.
- That the life of the College and its values are based on the teachings of Christ and other great teachers. This commitment should be seen in the quality of daily life, our relationships with others and in our recognition of a common humanity which transcends divisions of wealth, culture, religion and ethnic identity.
- That the qualities of humility and selflessness must characterise leadership at all levels in the College. Leadership should be expressed through encouragement, example and service to others.
- That, within a framework of expectations relevant to all members of the community, opportunities for personal initiative and self-discipline must exist. Greater personal freedoms are permitted as individuals display responsibility and maturity.
- That a healthy lifestyle is integral to the balanced development of the whole person. Unhealthy lifestyles can limit potential and hinder progress in all dimensions.
