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Aims, Purpose, Values and Vision

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