Vision Statement

Vision Statement

The vision of Townshend is
the creation of a moral & ethical environment
in which, through guided interaction,
students can learn to respect & appreciate people of different cultures and backgrounds
and to show that respect in communication & consultation.
Through challenge [hardship] and discipline
they must learn to take responsibility for their own lives and
be of service to their environment.
They should leave this school
with a positive attitude towards life and
have acquired the ability to process what they have learned
with creativity and a pioneering spirit [entrepreneurship].

Philosophy
At Townshend we believe that the awareness for the needs of the children are projected in the responsibility of parents and schools in implementing within the everyday lives of the young those essential qualities and attributes needed to safeguard the growing generations against unhappiness and diseases of society.

It is within the power of every parent and every teacher to exercise influence upon the formation of a child’s character. Those carrying the burden of this responsibility must needs be aware of the implications and outcome of their guidance and training. They must serve as examples of fortitude, steadfastness and sacrifice; they must show care, compassion and humbleness; they must generate self-respect, righteousness, the desire to learn and the wish to be a spiritual being.

With these thoughts in mind do we, at Townshend, hope to establish an environment within which, with the co-operation of parents, the endeavor of teachers, the compliance of students, and the support of friends and well-wishers, an independent entity can develop that will serve as an example of a community adorned by spiritual values.

“We must strive unceasingly and without rest to accomplish the development of the spiritual nature in man, and endeavor with tireless energy to advance humanity toward the nobility of its true and intended station.”

Baha’i Writings