
We teach more than academics. Our Commit to Character program nurtures universal character traits that transcend racial, religious, socio-economic and cultural lines.
Our entire school works together to create a community that is welcoming and inclusive. The 10 character traits below are modeled, taught, expected, celebrated and practiced in our everyday actions here at Connaught.
September's Character Trait at Connaught is CARING
Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For indeed, that's all that who ever had... -Margaret Mead
October's Character Trait at Connaught is COOPERATION
Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much.
November's Character Trait at Connaught is COURAGE
If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.
December's Character Trait at Connaught is EMPATHY
Seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another.
January's Character Trait at Connaught is HONESTY
Choose to be truthful in all you say and do...
February's Character Trait at Connaught is INCLUSIVENESS
Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, Working together is success. -Henry Ford
March's Character Trait at Connaught is INTEGRITY
Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching. -C.S. Lewis
April's Character Trait at Connaught is OPTIMISM
Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen.
May's Character Trait at Connaught is RESPECT
Respect others not because of who they are but because it's who you are.
June's Character Trait at Connaught is RESPONSIBILITY
Dreams don't work unless you do.