The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically ... intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Character Builds is HWDSB's character development initiative that will help every student strengthen their character, become caring and contributing citizens, and reach their full potential. There are 10 attributes associated with Character Builds and they are acceptance, caring, citizenship, courage, empathy, honesty, integrity, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
A focus on character development includes student engagement and supporting youth empowerment, which includes building a student's capacity to learn and grow while contributing to a positive school climate and a strong community.
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For more information on Character Builds, please visit www.characterbuildshamilton.ca.
