Our purpose and vision
Our aims
We are a school where students:
- have ambition, work hard and make excellent progress
- believe that by applying themselves they can get better
- are involved in their own learning and help drive school decisions
- feel supported, welcomed and respected for their individuality
- know their rights and responsibilities and are prepared to be responsible, global citizens in a democratic society
- possess an informed understanding of the world of work and how wealth is created with an awareness of ethical behaviour, respect for the environment and social justice
- cultivate creative skills and an appreciation of art, music, drama and design
- develop an interest in the wider world and other cultures
- have pride in their school and have high expectations for themselves and their peers
Our values
We…
- promote the highest achievement in our students
- are committed to excellent teaching in a well-ordered, stimulating learning environment as this is a right for all students
- build strong relationships with students and each other
- continuously evaluate the progress learners are making
- demonstrate and articulate social and moral values and respect for others
- challenge fixed mindsets because we believe that through focused effort and constructive feedback individual (and collective) capability will develop
- listen to student voice and act on it
- celebrate a broad range of achievements: academic, artistic, sporting, leadership