At PCK, we believe that:

• We are a mind and a body and should do our best to develop both to the best of our capacity

• All children have the capacity to learn and improve

• All children respond to patient, encouraging teaching.

• Students respond to  positivity, fun and encouragement

• Direct instruction, precise feedback and clarity of communication are critical teaching skills

• Both students and tutors need to be good learners

• The student / teacher relationship is critical

• It is  important to develop soft skills that build adaptability, resilience and creativity

• Self-knowledge, self-management and the power of meditation contribute greatly to quality of life

• A mindset based on self-kindness and an expectation of future success, is beneficial for learning and for life