Values

Character

Developing strong moral and ethical foundations is central, focusing on integrity, resilience, and self-discipline in all endeavors. We aim for students to build inner strength and steadfastness to navigate challenges with honesty and purpose.

Citizenship

We encourage students to be responsible and active members of their local and global communities, promoting respect, empathy, and engagement with important societal issues. This involves understanding rights and responsibilities and striving to make a positive contribution to the world around them.

Collaboration

We value the ability to work effectively with others, sharing ideas, supporting team members, and learning from diverse perspectives. Successful teamwork is essential for achieving shared goals and fostering an inclusive environment.

Communication

This value emphasizes the clear and effective exchange of ideas, both verbally and in writing, across various mediums and to different audiences. Strong communication skills empower students to articulate their thoughts precisely and listen actively to understand others.

Creativity

We foster an environment where students are encouraged to think imaginatively, explore novel solutions, and express themselves uniquely in their work. This involves embracing originality and innovation across all areas of learning and personal development.

Critical Thinking

Students are guided to analyze information objectively, evaluate arguments logically, and form well-reasoned judgments rather than accepting things at face value. This essential skill allows for deeper understanding and informed decision-making.

Rule of Law

The school consistently reinforces that rules and laws exist to govern and protect everyone. This understanding is embedded through daily behaviour management, class/school rules, and through visits from external authorities, which provide real-life context to the necessity of law.

Democracy 

Democracy is embedded through formal processes where students' voices are heard and actively shape decisions. This is demonstrated through elections for the School Council which mirror the British electoral system (candidates make speeches, voting takes place, etc.). Students are taught the importance of having an opinion and listening respectfully to others.

Respect

Mutual respect is a core value integrated across the whole curriculum and daily school life. Students are expected to treat each other and staff with respect, understanding that their actions affect the rights of others. This is visibly promoted through posters in classrooms and reinforced in the Behaviour Policy. 

Tolerance

Tolderance is achieved through equipping students with knowledge and understanding of the diverse society they live in, often via PSHE, Citizenship, and Humanities subjects. The school celebrates its culturally diverse community through assemblies that feature stories and celebrations from a variety of cultures and faiths, helping students appreciate diversity. They are taught to uphold equal opportunities and challenge any form of prejudice or discrimination.

Liberty

Individual liberty is promoted by giving students a safe environment within which to exercise freedom of choice. This is practical in lessons where students choose the level of challenge or how to record their work. Furthermore, students are encouraged to exercise their freedoms by choosing from a range of extra-curricular activities and being educated on how to exercise their personal freedoms and rights safely.