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- Accessible to all students, regardless of their financial situation
- Respect individuality, including cultural differences
- Respect and encourage choice
- Foster social-emotional development: self confidence, self esteem, leadership skills, empathy
- Provide positive adult mentoring and modeling
- Provide opportunities to participate and contribute
- Foster healthy behaviours
- Provide a safe and supportive environment
- Promote strong bonds between youth, school, their families, community and peers