What every DARA learner should know, do, and become.

Spiritual Formation and Biblical Worldview Development

• Know, understand and apply God's word as essential to every area of life
• Leverage moments of conflict, disappointment, or discipline to shepherd the hearts
• Be able to articulate and infuse truth into situations and circumstances
• Demonstrate good stewardship of resources, talents and treasures in a way that adds value

Academic / Intellectual Development

• Develop lifelong learners and cultural influencers
• Connect learning to practical application in life and value exploration and inquiry
• Be well prepared in all academic disciplines, and possess the essential skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, STEAM, and critical thinking
• Know and understand the people, events, and movements in history (including church history)
• Appreciate literature and the arts and understand how they shape beliefs and values
• Possess an ability to communicate in another language
• Demonstrate evidence of an education equal to or exceeding state and national academic standards

Character and Leadership Development

• Value and respect all people as individuals created in God's image, regardless of position or age
• Be self-motivated and diligent in work, heartily fulfilling their roles wherever they find themselves
• Develop and value a reputation of honesty and integrity
• Demonstrate servant leadership by being actively engaged and willing to work
• Never seek to avoid responsibility for their words, actions, or decisions
• Utilize influence honourably

Digital Literacy and Skills Development

• Develop technological skills, produce ideas, make decisions, and have priorities
• Use ICT critically, ethically, and responsibly
• Aspire to independently investigate and research information
• Analyse, evaluate, and utilise information correctly
• Present ideas and share research clearly and competently using technology

Personal Health Development

• Treat their bodies as God's temple, choosing wisely what to eat, how to exercise, and how to live
• Develop healthy and meaningful relationships
• Value participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities as helpful to their development

Citizenship Development

• Recognise the importance of civil government and respect its authority
• Participate in civic activities such as self-governance
• Respect and zealously uphold the rights and freedoms of the country
• Pray for those in authority