Our school has an important motto to support teaching and learning: Lourdes Learners are CALLed to Think as both a Learner and a Global Citizen. The traits of a learner and of a global citizen are exemplified with the acronym CALLed to Think. To be a Lourdes Learner, students need to Communicate, Act, Look, Listen and Think.

• Communicate: Share progress, discuss strategies and ask questions as a learner. Express thoughts and ideas confidently as a global citizen.
• Act: Actively participate in the learning, set goals and seek feedback. Take responsibility for own actions and advocate for social justice and respectful actions
• Look: Look for ways to achieve success in learning. Observe and understand the world around them and respect diversity.
• Listen: Pay attention and respond with empathy.
• Think: Apply knowledge and skills to new contexts. Reflect critically and creatively.

We aim to develop the traits of both a learner and a global citizen- learners who have the dispositions and competencies that help them navigate a complex, fast-changing ‘globalized’ world. Ultimately, we want active, informed global citizens who thrive in complex times, can apply thinking to new situations and are inspired to change the world.

The following table illustrates how staff can break this down for students.