Building Our Community

Building a strong sense of community at DUNES International School is both important and doable. We all need to feel physically and emotionally safe, to have close, supportive relationships and we need to feel that we are connected. We also need to feel that we have a say in what happens to us and develop a sense of competence - a belief that we are capable and able to learn. In short we need to feel a sense of belongingness. These fundamental needs shape human motivation and have major implications for learning and development. By having students committed to maintaining a sense of community, DUNES provide opportunities for students to learn skills and develop habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.