Be a Role Model!

Throughout our lives, we are constantly learning – sometimes with enthusiasm and joy, sometimes without even realising it. Riding a bike, building a sandcastle, getting a maths certificate at school – every experience shapes us. We learn not only from positive and negative experiences, but more importantly from the people around us who serve as role models.

Our families play a fundamental role in this journey. Our parents teach us kindness, warmth, and the value of a safe home. Our friendships show us trust and support, while our colleagues demonstrate dedication, resilience, and teamwork. We do not grow alone, we grow through our connections.

We are reminded that although we all come from different backgrounds, kindness, peace and love unite us. Whether at school, at home or in our communities, we all have the opportunity and the responsibility to be role models. Our actions, big and small, shape the world around us. A kind word, an act of understanding or the patience to listen makes a difference.

The way we treat others today sets an example for tomorrow. We must embrace respect, empathy and curiosity to create a better world. As Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC – 65 AD), the Roman philosopher, statesman and dramatist, wisely said: “Non scholae, sed vitae discimus” – we do not learn for school, but for life.

School is not just a place to memorise facts or pass exams; it is where we develop the skills, values and perspectives that will shape the rest of our lives. It is where we learn to work together, solve problems, think critically and overcome challenges – the very skills we will need in the real world. Education teaches us resilience, responsibility and respect, and prepares us not just for university or a career, but for the relationships, opportunities and responsibilities that come our way.

By embracing learning in all its forms, in and out of the classroom, we prepare ourselves for the uncertainties and opportunities of the future. And by leading by example, demonstrating patience, kindness and integrity, we not only grow as individuals, but also inspire others to do the same.

We each have the power to influence and inspire those around us. Whether at home, at school or in our communities, we all have a responsibility to be role models – to act with kindness, to lead with integrity, and to help shape a world where learning, respect and compassion lead us forward.

Ebru Güver

Head of School