Motto and Code of Conduct
The school's motto and crest were chosen early in the school's history as a result of contests. The motto, "Fide et Virtute", which translates to "By Faith and By Courage" is the family motto of William Ewart Gladstone, after whom the school was named.
The school's Code of Conduct is summarized by the acronym RESPECT. It stands for Respect, Empathy, Safety, Positive Attitude, Excellence, Caring, and Teamwork.
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