What do we think is really important?
We believe that the individual child is at the centre of all that we do… that every child is an individual and is to be respected, valued, and nurtured… and that every pupil has a ‘voice’ and that this voice should be listened to and encouraged.
We believe that the individual pupil is at the centre of all actions and that their learning is the key to their future lives. We believe we must strive always to make their learning successful and we can do this best by skillful teaching (including the highest possible expectations), an exciting school curriculum (in and out of lessons), supportive school structures, and by a real partnership with families.
We believe all have a right to happiness and to feel good about themselves. We believe fun in learning, and friendships, are vital to this happening. We believe we need to develop the whole child and encourage confidence and self-esteem. We believe we need to recognize and celebrate everyone’s achievements.
We believe in the community or family of the school… because all living in it are supported and enriched by it. We believe that at the heart of the community lies respect for each other, shared values, and trust. We believe in a commitment to learning and personal growth for all, that we need to be positive, have fun, and enjoy our lives.