All teachers and parents are united in the need to ensure that the character of the young child is balanced, happy and enriched.

What helps them develop in John Scottus is, first and foremost, the living example of their Class Teachers. Young people learn most by copying those around them. The Class Teacher is the practical guide to developing reason, having an open heart and developing confidence in their own capacities.

Character building is the central process in education. Good schooling builds strong character.

We endeavour to provide a balance of love and discipline. The love is made manifest by the trust and respect teacher and child have for each other, and the discipline is the simple process of following what the teacher offers.

As the child moves up through the school, service to the Teacher, to each other and to the wider community is encouraged. The children work to support a variety of charities through fund-raising activities.