5 A(s) of Akua

5 A(s) of Akua - God

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​The characteristics of Akua (God)

​5 Characteristics of a Marianist Education (CME)

• Educate for formation in faith

• ​Provide an integral, quality education

• ​Educate in the family spirit

• ​Educate for service, justice, peace, and the integrity of creation

• ​Educate for adaptation and change

​Akamai (Academics)

• Learning is student centered

• ​Essential skills focused

• ​Adaptation through innovation

• ​Rigor, relevance, and relationships

• ​Nurture moral and ethical stewardship

​Alakaʻi (Leadership)

• ​Courageous

• Honest

• Attentive

• Respectful

• Inclusive

• Selfless

• Mindful​

​ʻĀlapa (Athletics)

• ​Sportsmanship

• ​Teamwork

• ​Agility

• ​Nobility

• ​Discipline

​ʻĀheona (Arts)

• ​Creative expression

• ​Reflection

• ​Inspiration

• ​Bold execution

Aloha (Relationships)​

• (A) ​Akahai: Kindness expressed with tenderness

• ​(L) Lōkahi: Unity expressed with harmony

• ​(O) Oluʻolu: Agreeable and pleasant

• ​(H) Haʻahaʻa: Humility expressed with modesty

• ​(A) Ahonui: Patience and perseverance