Research shows that teacher-student relationships have a significant impact on students’ academic engagement and achievement. As students get older and transition into secondary school, positive relationships with teachers become more important to increase self-confidence (Roorda, et. al., 2011). Further, positive relationships between students and teachers increases student engagement and motivates students to learn (Wentzel, 2009).

Wentzel, K. R. (2009). Students’ relationships with teachers as motivational contexts. Handbook of motivation at school, 301-322.

Roorda, D. L., Koomen, H. M., Spilt, J. L., & Oort, F. J. (2011). The influence of affective teacher–student relationships on students’ school engagement and achievement: A meta-analytic approach. Review of educational research, 81(4), 493-529.

Every life is a gift from God. As we get to know more about new and existing members of our community, we acknowledge, nurture and give thanks for our individual gifts.

(1d) A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith Community who develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good.

(5f) A collaborative contributor who exercises Christian leadership in the achievement of individual and group goals.

(7e) A responsible citizen who witnesses Catholic social teaching by promoting equality, democracy, and solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassionate society.

(7j) A responsible citizen who contributes to the common good.