b'WELCOME.from the HEADMASTERThe Olympic Games are set to captivate audiences inThese guiding principles for our students shape them Paris this summer and as I look through this editioninto individuals who not only excel academically but of The Bridge magazine, at the wonderful articles,also exhibit leadership, compassion and resilience.features, reports and stories of success, achievementIn my first assembly to students I stressed the and enjoyment, I cant help but reflect on how theimportance of embodying our HGS CARES values at values of Olympism tie in so clearly with our own HGSall times and how I not only wanted them to leave us CARES values. with excellent academic outcomes, but also to leave us The three core values of Olympism are Excellence,ready to be a force for good in the world.Friendship and Respect. The International OlympicThrough our HGS CARES values we encourage our Committee (IOC) defines the three Olympic values thus: students to demonstrate similar values to the onesExcellencesomeone doing the best they can, inexemplified by Olympic athletes, nurturing themsport and in life. It is about taking part and striving forto become role models ready to make meaningful improvement, not just winning. contributions to society. Friendshipusing sport to develop tolerance and Within the pages of this magazine you will find understanding between all peopleperformers,numerous examples of our students embodying these spectators and citizens generally. values, from acts of kindness to feats of academic andRespecthaving consideration for oneself, others extracurricular excellence. Their achievements fill me and the wider environment. It includes respecting thewith immense pride, and I trust that you will share in rules of sport and the officials who uphold them. that pride as you read the stories.These values transcend mere competition. TheyI would like to take the opportunity embody a way of life where the pursuit of personal bestto thank everyone who has is coupled with fostering an attitude where there is joycontributed to this magazine found in effort, so that athletes aim to build a peacefulbut particular thanks must and better world without discrimination. go to Mr Kevin Organ Compare this vision with our own HGS CARES values: who has overseen theCommunityDemonstrating equity, friendship, co- whole process of bringing this edition of The Bridge operation and inclusiveness. to publication. AspirationBeing ambitious, responsible andpurposeful, and showing leadership. Mr Tim Johnson, RespectShowing kindness, loyalty, honesty andHeadmasterforgiveness. EndeavourBeing resilient, brave, committed andresponsible. ServiceBeing generous and helpful, seizingopportunities, and being honourable.2'