Olympic Values

EXCELLENCE
We believe in the right of all people to go after their personal levels of excellence.

FUN
We believe in sport being fun.

FAIRNESS
We believe in fairness on and off the field of play, through equality and trust. 

RESPECT
We believe in open communication and respect for the views, roles and contributions of all.  

PERSONAL GROWTH
We believe that the physical, social, mental and spiritual well-being of all should be improved through appropriate behaviour and practices. We also believe that the visual and performing arts complement sport and the well-being of the athletes.  

LEADERSHIP
We believe those who participate in sport have a responsibility to teach and apply the values of the Olympic Movement. They should also involve others in the Olympic experience and inspire and empower them to reach their potential. 

PEACE
We believe in sport as a way to promote understanding and harmony within nations.

The current version of his Olympic Charter, the document which guides the work of the Olympic Movement, includes the following fundamental principles:

Fundamental Principle #2 – Olympism is a philosophy of life; exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.

Fundamental Principle #3 – The goal of Olympism is to place everywhere sport at the service of the harmonious development of man, with a view to encouraging the establishment of a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity.

This is a values education mandate. Since current curriculum theory emphasizes the importance of reinforcing values education messages through narratives, storytelling, art, posters, drama, and physical movement, activities based on the stories, events, ceremonies and symbols of the Olympic Games stories have school-wide relevance.