A greeting at the gate, a turn taken fairly, an apology offered sincerely. Our values are not posters on a wall — they are habits children practise every day, supported by adults who model them.
We chose a small number of values so that children can remember them, talk about them and recognise them in action.
We listen when others speak, use kind words, look after shared spaces and value differences in language, culture and ability. Respect is shown to classmates, teachers, support staff and visitors alike.
Seen in: greetings, classroom agreements, turn-taking in discussion.We ask questions, wonder how things work and are not afraid of saying “I don’t know yet”. Curious children read more, notice more and remember more of what they learn.
Seen in: investigations, question walls, library time, projects.We complete our work, keep our promises, take care of our belongings and own our mistakes. Responsibility grows with age — from tidying toys in Nursery to leading clubs in Grade 8.
Seen in: class monitors, homework diaries, eco duties.We include others, help without being asked and stand up for classmates who need support. Kindness is how a school feels safe for every child, especially new or quieter students.
Seen in: buddy systems, assemblies, community drives.We try our best, improve through practice and feedback, and take pride in careful work. Excellence is about effort and growth, not comparison with others.
Seen in: drafts and redrafts, displays of improved work, recognition assemblies.Underneath everything, we want school to be a happy place. Celebrations, play, music and laughter are part of our culture because children who enjoy school want to learn.
Seen in: festivals, sports days, special days, the playground.Teachers greet children by name at the entrance. A warm start helps children feel seen and settles them for learning.
Prayers, the thought for the day, news and recognition of kind or responsible actions — not only academic results.
Each class agrees how they will listen, share and help each other. Children revisit these agreements when things go wrong.
Supervised play where adults coach children through sharing, taking turns and solving small disagreements themselves.
Sport, art, music and clubs are open to all, so that children discover strengths and learn to support teammates.
Orderly, supervised handover to parents and transport staff. Responsibility and safety to the very last minute.
Children will sometimes make poor choices. Our approach is calm, consistent and restorative: we help the child understand the impact of their actions, repair any harm and practise a better choice next time.
Parents are informed when a pattern emerges, and we work together on a shared plan. Bullying of any kind is taken seriously and addressed promptly, with support for every child involved.
You can read more about pastoral care on our Student Support page and about expectations in our school policies.
Through routines, stories, assemblies, discussion, recognition and — most of all — adults modelling the behaviour they expect. Children learn values by practising them.
Talk about the value of the week, notice and praise kind or responsible choices, and give children small responsibilities at home. Consistency between home and school makes a big difference.
Yes. Our community is diverse and we mark national days, language days and festivals in a respectful, inclusive way. See Events & Celebrations.
The quickest way to understand a school’s culture is to walk its corridors during a normal day. We would be delighted to show you around.
