Philosophy

About St Gabriel

St. Gabriel School, in partnership with parents and the Parish community, believes in providing for quality Catholic Christian education of the whole child within an environment which fosters a positive self image. The following goals specify implementation of this philosophy:

Spiritual:

To develop a personal faith relationship with God and Jesus based on Catholic teachings and traditions and fostered through prayer and worship.
To encourage and provide opportunities for services to others.

Intellectual:

To develop an academic base that will promote success in future endeavors.
To teach basic thought processes including logic, decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
To identify creativity and to encourage and help in its expression.

Physical:

To help develop basic flexibility, strength, endurance and skills.
To teach the value of personal hygiene, good nutrition and exercise.
To motivate each child to respect his/her body and care for it responsibly.

Emotional:

To nurture an awareness of personal worth by developing strengths and compensating for weaknesses.
To provide an environment which models a Christian value system.
To help develop a sense of partnership with and respect for other individuals, the community and the environment.