Philosophy
Dominican International School adopts the Christian philosophy that "a true education aims at the formation of the human person both with respect to his/her ultimate goal and at the same time with respect to the good of those societies of which as a human being he/she is a member and in whose responsibilities he/she will as an adult share" (Vatican Council II, Declaration of Christian Education, n.1).
In the morning, all students and faculty members are required to say the Hail Mary prayer, and in addition to that, they have to pledge loyalty to the school, demonstrating their faith and belief. The full text of the Pledge of Loyalty is as follow:
I solemnly and sincerely pledge that I will be faithful and loyal to the Dominican International School at all times. I promise to always do my best, and to fulfill all my duties and obligations, abiding by the school rules, and meeting the standards expected of me. I will also care for and respect each member of the school community. I will uphold its Christian values, its principles, and my belief in God, seeking His help in meeting this pledge.
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