The Heart of Our School: Building Character Every Day

by Manchester Global School
Dec 04, 2025

At Manchester Global School, education is more than academics — it's the art of shaping character. Character education is the foundation that empowers our students to grow into compassionate, responsible citizens.

What is Character Education in Schools?

Character education is the deliberate effort to instill essential values such as:

Respect
Empathy
Responsibility
Integrity

These qualities shape academic success, personal fulfilment and social impact.

Why Building Character Matters

Character education isn't optional — it's vital. Schools that prioritise social-emotional learning see improved academic performance, better relationships and higher resilience. At MGS, character is integrated into every lesson and interaction.

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How Manchester Global Teaches Core Values

We believe students learn by doing. Here's how we nurture character daily:

Daily Routines That Reinforce Positive Behaviour

Morning assemblies include reflections on kindness and gratitude. Classrooms use shared agreements guiding respectful collaboration and problem solving.

Role of Teachers in Character Development

Teachers model empathy and integrity, using real-life examples to inspire students to act with purpose.

“Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you.”
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Family Involvement in Building Character

Parents partner with us through workshops and activities — reinforcing the same values at home and strengthening the school–family relationship.

Success Stories from Our Community

From community service projects to peer mentoring, our students demonstrate character in action. Last year, student-led initiatives raised funds for local charities, teaching empathy through practical service.

How You Can Support Character Education

Families and educators together make the biggest difference. A few ways to help:

Talk about values during meals and daily routines.
Recognise and praise positive choices.
Encourage empathy through stories and shared experiences.

Watch: How We Build Character Every Day

Watch our short video that captures classroom moments, service projects and student reflections.

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Conclusion

Character education transforms lives. At Manchester Global School, we commit to nurturing confident, compassionate leaders for tomorrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Character education teaches core values like respect, honesty and responsibility through lessons, activities and everyday interactions.

It builds confidence, empathy, better relationships, stronger focus in class, and overall wellbeing — skills that last a lifetime.

Model respectful behaviour, talk about values, praise positive choices and practice empathy through stories and shared activities.

Yes — character education is woven into lessons, assemblies, co-curriculars and daily school life at MGS.