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Encouraging students and teachers to embrace challenges and continuous learning
At Canggu Community School, we believe that learning is a journey, not a destination — and that one of the most powerful tools we can give our students and educators is a growth mindset.
The term, popularized by Dr. Carol Dweck of Stanford University, reminds us that intelligence and talent are not fixed traits — they can be developed through dedication, resilience, and effort. This belief is woven into our culture here at CCS Bali, where we celebrate progress over perfection, and value challenge as a catalyst for growth.
Whether it's a Year 2 student tackling subtraction strategies or an IB Diploma student exploring TOK concepts, we encourage our learners to reframe mistakes not as failures, but as stepping stones to understanding. Our dedicated teachers design learning experiences that promote risk-taking, curiosity, and reflective thinking.
Across our Primary and Secondary Schools, CCS students are learning to say things like:
These aren’t just phrases — they’re mindset shifts that fuel resilience, motivation, and long-term academic success.
Growth mindset isn’t just for students. At CCS, we also cultivate it among our faculty and leadership teams. Through regular professional learning, collaborative inquiry, and feedback cycles, our teachers embrace their role as lifelong learners.
Whether refining classroom practices, trying new digital tools, or co-creating curriculum, our educators model the mindset we wish to instill in students: the courage to try, learn, reflect, and grow.
This professional culture of growth contributes to why so many educators choose Canggu Community School as a place to teach, learn, and lead. If you're an educator curious about joining our innovative learning community, visit ccsbali.com to learn more.
In today’s rapidly changing world, our students need more than knowledge — they need adaptability, grit, and confidence in their ability to learn new things. That’s why growth mindset isn’t just a concept; it’s a cornerstone of how we prepare students for life beyond school.
By embracing challenges, welcoming feedback, and persevering through struggle, our learners are becoming creative thinkers, compassionate collaborators, and capable leaders.
As we move through this school year, I invite all members of our CCS Bali community — students, staff, and families — to reflect on this: Where in your life can you lean into growth? What challenges can you reframe as opportunities?
Let’s continue to build a school culture where learning is joyful, mistakes are valued, and growth is celebrated.
With optimism and gratitude,
Dr. Ben Voborsky
Head of School
Canggu Community School | www.ccsbali.com
