Mission Statement
Mission
- To develop schools which are the first choice for families who are seeking all-round educational excellence.
- Schools which are educationally selective but not socially exclusive
- To develop a one school ethos within the chosen diamond model.
Aims and Objectives
Hence we must promote the shared values and beliefs of the Schools, which could be embodied in four simple statements:
To foster pupils’ intellectual, social, physical, cultural, emotional, moral and spiritual development, encouraging enjoyment of learning, a spirit of enquiry and the pursuit of excellence within a disciplined and stimulating learning environment.
- To offer pupils varied and challenging opportunities for learning
- To provide opportunities for pupils’ active and independent learning
- To evaluate pupil achievements through appropriate assessments
- To maintain pupil discipline by clear expectations and appropriate sanctions consistently and fairly applied
- To appraise the quality of teaching and learning through classroom observation
- To create displays of pupils’ work and appropriate materials around the School
To promote moral and spiritual values; emphasising integrity, honesty, generosity, respect for other people and the environment, and appreciation of other races, religions and ways of life.
- To encourage pupil discussion of issues related to moral and spiritual development
- To promote understanding of equal opportunities and different cultural perspectives
- To create an ethos where integrity is highly valued and respect for others is expected
- To encourage pupils to respect and take responsibility for their environment
To offer pupils a broad and balanced curriculum and extra-curricular programme, for acquiring knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes in preparation for higher education and the world of employment, service, leisure and citizenship.
- To offer pupils a wide range of subjects in their curriculum
- To promote literacy, numeracy and key skills in programmes of study
- To encourage all pupils to participate in extra-curricular opportunities
To enhance pupils’ self-awareness and self-confidence, enabling them to value their own and others’ efforts and achievements and develop a sense of care and responsibility for the school community and the wider society.
- To operate an effective policy of praise, reward and commendation
- To facilitate teamwork and cooperation between pupils
- To encourage pupil responsibility and leadership
- To promote fundraising activities for national/international charities
