The school's mission is the education and all-round development (Bildung) of all pupils. Education and all-round development are interlinked and mutually dependent, and their underlying principles should help schools accomplish this dual mission.
Primary and secondary education and training is an important part of a lifelong process which has the individual's all-round development, intellectual freedom, independence, responsibility and compassion for others as its goal. The teaching and training shall give the pupils a good foundation for understanding themselves, others and the world, and for making good choices in life. It shall also provide a good point of departure for participation in all areas of education, work and societal life. At the same time, children and young people are living in the here and now, and school must recognise the intrinsic value of childhood and the adolescent years.
The teaching in school shall develop the all-round person and give each pupil the opportunity to learn and develop their skills and abilities. This process occurs when the pupils acquire knowledge about and insight into nature and the environment, language and history, society and working life, art and culture, and religion and worldviews. This all-round education is also achieved through the experiences and practical challenges found in the teaching and everyday school affairs. A broad range of activities, from structured and goal-oriented work to spontaneous play will give the pupils a wealth of experiences. Pupils also develop through interaction with others and through physical and aesthetic activities which promote the joy of movement and mastering. This occurs when they are working on their own and when they cooperate with others. They develop when they struggle with theoretical challenges using formulas and academic material in the subjects, and when using tools to master a practical task. Pupils develop when they learn how to find correct answers, but also when they understand that simple and set answers are not always easy to find.