International Baccalaureate 

Faithfulness in Learning

Faithfulness, as a fruit of the Spirit, supports many attributes of the IB learner profile. It encourages students to stay committed to their principles, embrace challenges with perseverance, and reflect on their journey—all of which are essential for personal and academic growth. At GNLC, we encourage students to be:

Principled, by staying true to their values and principles, even when faced with difficulties. This fosters integrity and accountability, which are key components of being principled.

Risk-takers, by having the courage to take risks. This helps students persist in their endeavours despite uncertainties or failures, which is crucial for tackling new challenges and pursuing innovative ideas.

Reflective, by Faithfulness we can enhance reflective practice. By remaining committed to one's goals and values, students are encouraged to reflect on their progress, understand their experiences, and continuously strive for improvement.

Every day at GNLC, we see evidence of students demonstrating faithfulness in their learning by overcoming challenges and committing themselves to reaching set goals.

Dheeraj from 5C is a champion of persistence. Recently, he has worked hard in music to learn a piece with great enthusiasm.“I like music because I get to play instruments and learn new things. Sometimes it is hard to play the keyboard, but I keep trying until I can do it. I really like playing music on the keyboard.”— Dheeraj, 5C

Seerat, a Year 4D student, is committed to advancing both academically and socially. She reflected on her commitment to self-improvement: “At first, I was not very good at mental math and social friendships, but I practiced and worked hard to improve. I showed faith in myself, and I was committed to getting it right. Practice makes perfect, and that is why I always practice and keep trying. Now my math skills are much better. I try all the questions and don’t get many wrong because I have unlocked new skills in myself.”— Seerat, 4D

Rebecca Moore

PYP Coordinator