ETHOS, AIMS AND VALUES
School Ethos and Aims
- Following the Gospel values we will teach pupils to respect and care for themselves each other and their environment.
- We will promote within each child an awareness of God’s presence in our daily lives.
- We will provide a happy, caring, stimulating environment.
- We will deliver high quality and appropriate teaching that will enable each child to reach their full potential.
- Teaching will meet individual need, providing high quality lessons with challenging adapted learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.
- All staff will work to motivate children to enjoy learning and to make good progress.
- To offer well managed classrooms with stimulating surroundings to develop a natural curiosity and independence.
- We will strive to develop the highest standards of achievement and behaviour for each child.
- To have a partnership with parents that leads to the development of confident, independent caring successful learners.
- To work together as a team to provide effective management.
- We will develop an awareness of cultural diversity and foster respect and understanding of the faiths, race and culture of others.
Our Values
Faithful
Forgiving
Respect
Safe
Determination
Friendship
Excellence
How do we live out our school values?
What do our children say?
"Being faithful means that I know God is always there for me."
"I'm faithful by always putting my trust into God"
What do our children say?
"Jesus forgave us and died for our sins so it is important for us to forgive others."
"I always make sure I forgive people because I also need forgiveness when I make a mistake."
What do our children say?
"I show respect by being kind to everyone."
"Being respectful means you don't judge someone and follow the British Values."
What do our children say?
"Being safe means that I feel happy and comfortable. My house, school and church are some of my safe places. I'm happy here."
"I keep safe by looking after myself all the time. I keep safe online by not talking to strangers. I keep safe in my body by being healthy."
What do our children say?
"I showed determination by not giving up at my gymnastic club. I wanted to come 1st but I came 2nd. I tried really hard and on my next competition I got 1st place!"
"In class I make sure I never give up even when I find the work tricky."
What do our children say?
"I have friends from lots of different year groups. All of my friends make me happy in different ways."
"The best part about my friends are that we experience the best times together but also pull each other through the tougher times."
What do our children say?
"Showing excellence doesn't mean we have to be perfect all the time. To me, it means that whatever we do, always try your very best."
"I think aiming for excellence is easy if you follow God's values and morals.
