Guiding statements
and definitions

Vision

Empowering SNA learners with skills, knowledge and values which enable them to realize their potential and discover their own path.

Mission

Through our commitment to excellence, SNA inspires and develops its learners to respond to the continuing challenges in our world. To prepare our learners to collaborate and contribute in a positive and productive manner, SNA provides an outstanding learning environment that embodies integrity, community, and leadership.

Core Values

Community – Our strong community is an integral part of our identity; it is about sticking together.
Leadership – Developing leadership skills at all levels; it is about seeing the strength in others.
Integrity – Building values and principles; it is about doing the right thing.

Teaching & Learning Definition

At SNA, high quality teaching adapts to the unique and changing needs of the 21st century and gives learners agency over their education.
High quality learning is generated by experiences that foster communication, thinking, research, self-management and social skills to create well-rounded global citizens.
By igniting student-led inquiry, we shape a collaborative school-wide culture where learners develop into leaders of the future.

International Mindedness Definition

We at SNA act as global stewards who empower our community to spread international mindedness. By appreciating similarities and differences we become more tolerant and involved in an interconnected world. Our community is a mosaic of individuals that contribute to a whole. Through modelling compassion, integrity and mutual respect, we lead the way towards global citizenship.

Wellness & Wellbeing Definition

At SNA we understand Wellbeing is a multifaceted term and define it as:
Consideration for each other’s emotional, physical, social and spiritual self. It is how we feel and interact with the environment around us and how we accept and support variants of this within our community.
We all have a right to safe wellbeing.

Digital Citizenship Definition

Digital Citizenship at SNA means using digital platforms responsibly and ethically to ensure safe and positive online interactions. By fostering a collaborative environment, SNA encourages individuals to share knowledge, support one another in making informed online decisions, and create a respectful and positive digital space. This collective approach enhances the sense of community and promotes safer, more effective online engagement