Traditions are important. They unite students in a sense of belonging and shared responsibility to one another. They bring teachers and students together as dedicated learners, committed to the joys of education and high achievement. They create a community of students, teachers, parents, grandparents, alumni and friends of the school in which all are valued and all have a vital role to play. Traditions unite people in mind and spirit, and this unity translates into pride in one’s school and, equally important, in one’s self.