Each newsletter we will be sharing a virtue that will be the focus in our school over the following three weeks.  

What is Reliability? Reliability means that others can depend on you to keep your commitments.  Reliability is doing something that you have agreed to do in a predictable way, without forgetting or having to be reminded.  When you practice reliability, you really care about doing what you said you would do.  Other people can relax knowing it is in your reliable hands.

Why Practice it? When people are unreliable, others can't trust them to keep their promises.  If airplanes, trains or buses are late, passengers can miss important appointments.  If someone keeps forgetting to do what they said they would do, they let people down.  When you are reliable, people can trust you to show up on time, be where you promised to be, to put tools away, to get the job done.

How do you practice it? You practice reliability by making agreements you can keep.  Then do everything in your power to do what you agreed to do.  Give your best effort to every job, and take your responsibilities seriously.  Plan ahead and leave enough time to finish what you start.  If problems arise, find another way.  Return what you borrow.  Most of all keep your word.

Signs of Success Congratulations!  You are practicing Reliability when you...

• Make promises you can keep.
• Treat your agreements seriously.
• Plan ahead.
• Do your best.
• Finish on time.
• Find another way if obstacles occur.

"Choices and follow through, that is all that separates the 'champions' from the 'also rans'."  Jim Paluch