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THE AIMS OF OUR SCHOOL

As a Church of England Aided Junior School we are committed to the values and beliefs of the Christian Community and we offer a Christian way of living and working together as an example and inspiration to our children. The aims set out below will be pursued within the framework of this Christian ethos.

The aims and means of achieving them are not in any priority order. Rather they are to be seen as a totally interdependent linked parts of the whole education process in our school.

 

OUR AIMS

 

THE MEANS OF ACHIEVING OUR AIMS

 

Provide children with equal access to all areas of the curriculum

Provide lots of first hand experience to enable effective learning.

Set high levels of expectation in terms of behaviour, commitment, effort and performance.

Create an interesting, stimulating and exciting learning environment within the classroom.

Careful and imaginative display of children's work and regular opportunities to see, hear about and share in the excellence of others.

Encourage a thoughtful, caring and considerate attitude to others.

Concentrate on sound development of basic skills in literacy and numeracy.

Encourage children to develop independence through thinking and planning for themselves.

Develop the ability to work cooperatively.

To provide a broad, balanced learning experience that offers all children    the opportunity to experience success.
To promote a positive attitude to learning and achievement together with a high level of motivation.
To help pupils develop a lively enquiring minds and share the joy of learning.
To encourage an attitude that places a high value on the work of others.
To aim for excellence across a wide curriculum range and promote teaching which enables each child to achieve his or her potential.
To help pupils become confident, caring, independent individuals whilst understanding the interdependence of groups and nations.

To promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, social and physical development of all pupils.

All our children whatever their abilities, will be given the opportunity to participate in and enjoy the full range of experiences offered within the school. Our aim will be to develop each child's skills to the limit of their capability, providing the support and encouragement required along the way. The contribution of each child will be fully valued by us all, so building self-confidence, security and a sense of self worth.