“Values are deeply held beliefs about what is important or desirable. They are expressed through the ways in which people think and act.” (The New Zealand Curriculum Ministry of Education (2007) p 10)

“God through His moral laws, has outlined standards of ethical behaviour based on his own character of love. When adopted by man, these laws develop a commitment to selfless service and a personal and loving concern for all.” (Christchurch Adventist School Charter 2009-2011, p. 4) The acquisition and application of appropriate values undergirds this process.

At CAS we have identified four overarching values that provide a foundation for the development of Godly character; respect, responsibility, integrity and excellence.

Respect – At CAS we act on the value of God’s creation.
Responsibility – At CAS we value doing what we know is right.
Integrity – At CAS we value standing up for what is right and true, even when no one is looking.
Excellence- At CAS we value striving to produce our best in everything we do.

Respect – At CAS we act on the value of God’s creation.
Respect can be demonstrated through thankfulness, friendliness, courtesy, love and joyfulness. At CAS this will look like:
Stop, Think, Do Program, Primary values program, cross cultural relations, cultural days, knowing the learner, manners and etiquette, recycling, Kia Kaha program, Encounter Bible Program

Responsibility – At CAS we value doing what we know is right.
Responsibility can be demonstrated through cooperation, faithfulness, orderliness, and caring. At CAS this will look like:
Peer mediation program, recycling, classroom jobs assigned to students, school magazine commitments, community commitments (eg Kids Church, FUSE, coaching), prefects, school council, house captains, managing self, church visits, week of worships, chapel programs, Encounter Bible Program, students leading worships in home groups and classrooms on a roster, school service projects and trips.

Integrity – At CAS we value standing up for what is right and true, even when no one is looking.
Integrity can be demonstrated through loyalty, justice, honesty, kindness, peacefulness and courage. At CAS this will look like:
Values program, Encounter Bible Program, worships, modeling through relationships with teachers, teachable moments, ….

Excellence- At CAS we value striving to produce our best in everything we do.
Excellence can be demonstrated by aiming high and perseverance, self discipline and commitment. At CAS this will look like:
Academic, sporting, cultural, special character achievements, eg sharing the gospel through testimonies and sermonettes, taking worships.