Legend of King Arthur and his Knights Arthur’s Knights lived by a code of chivalry. They were courageous, honest, self-disciplined, and fought only to.

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Legend of King Arthur and his Knights Arthur’s Knights lived by a code of chivalry. They were courageous, honest, self-disciplined, and fought only to serve their King and protect the weak or those who needed them.

Why a round table?

Gareth and Lynette Gareth wanted to be a Knight. He overcame many challenges with courage and valour to prove his worth as a knight and win Lynette’s love.

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Virtue An example of excellence Something you do / show really well. A moral quality that is desirable or right. A feature or good point Character? Combination of morals and qualities that make up a person Your nature or personality

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Can you describe any of these virtues? Service Love Gratitude Honesty Humility Courage Justice Self-Discipline

The Knightly Virtues – Which do you have or would you like? 5

Have you seen anyone at Oakthorpe demonstrate these? Service Love Gratitude Honesty Humility Courage Justice Self-Discipline

Lots of people have because we won and award for our character!

Look out for these virtues!