Mission, Vision and Core Values of Good Shepherd Centenary Academy

Good Shepherd Philosophy:

“One person is more precious than the whole world” St. Mary Euphrasia

Education according to our Foundress St. Mary Euphrasia is to develop to the fullest all that is best in the human personality psychologically, physically, intellectually, aesthetically and spiritually. At Good Shepherd, we believe in respecting the uniqueness of each person, for their talents and intellect. We wish to promote healthy learning communities where we practice the following:

  • Thirst for Knowledge
  • Compassion and Courage
  • Responsible Citizenship
  • Safety and Well-being
  • Participation and Democracy
  • Unity in Diversity

Vision:

Transformational centres of holistic excellence

Mission:

  • To nurture a transformative environment founded on Good Shepherd values.
  • To equip students with the knowledge, values, and skills they need to be zealous, resilient, compassionate, and visionary leaders who positively impact the global community.
  • Upholding Values, Restoring Rights, Empowering Lives, Sustaining Earth

Core Values:

  • Compassion: We strive to develop individuals who are “COMPASSIONATE PERSONS” and whose love extends to the lost, last and the least.
  • Respect: Every individual is honored with dignity following the maxim of St. Mary Euphrasia - “One person is of more value than the whole world.”
  • Integrity: We strive to form a community of persons who are honest, trustworthy, individuals who are able to value the accomplishment of others and able to accept their own strengths and weaknesses.
  • Justice: We recognize that every person is born with dignity, possesses the inherent rights of all humans, and ought to be assured the unique rights of childhood to enable them to reach their potential as individuals, and as members of society.
  • Care for the Common Home: “nature cannot be regarded as something separate from ourselves or as a mere setting in which we live…We are part of nature.” Pope Francis. We are committed to action in the healing of and reconciling with creation.
  • Global Citizenship: We deem it our responsibility to promote diversity and to integrate comprehensive approaches towards co-existence and sustainable development for a safe and interconnected global community.