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  • On the culture at FCS Junior Secondary

  • FCS Junior Secondary Students

    • Take on challenges courageously
    • Give of themselves with generosity, are helpful, contribute pro-actively to the school community and the broader community
    • Love to learn
    • Enjoy time in nature
    • Are good people to spend time with because they are good to others
    • Work hard, make an effort, do their best
    • Are active adventurers
    • Are principled individuals who take responsibility for their actions