Our Vision and Values

 

Our Vision

“Our vision is to create a school where everyone is welcomed, efforts are valued, ambition is nurtured and where the potential of every child is realised. We aim to create a school that offers an irresistible invitation to learning.”

“We wish for every child to become a successful, resilient life-long learner; a responsible, active member of our community, who can achieve and grow in a nurturing and creative environment. We want them to aspire to high standards of achievement in all areas of their life and be equipped with the skills to make a positive impact in our ever changing world.”

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At Whitehouse Primary:

• We aspire to ignite a passion for life-long learning.
• We are committed in our pursuit for excellence.
• We are committed to giving our children the best possible future life chances, without limits on learning, attainment and achievement. We have a genuine belief that, given the opportunities, every child can succeed.
• We aspire to develop great thinkers, who are independent, resilient and embrace challenges and new experiences.
• We encourage co-operation and collaboration, everyone taking responsibility for all that they say and do.
• We provide exciting but safe and secure spaces, indoors and outdoors, where children can explore, discover and experiment.
• We value everyone as an individual and encourage respect for others and their opinions.
• We aim to develop a strong community spirit in our children that helps them to become positive, active responsible citizens in the future.
• We celebrate and respect the diverse community in which we live and appreciate our responsibilities as global citizens.

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We aim to create an ethos where:

• A welcoming atmosphere is created in school, where children, staff, parents and visitors feel valued.
• Our children are happy, feel safe and supported and enjoy coming to school.
• Our children demonstrate good manners and show consideration to and for others.
• Our children are keen, enthusiastic and totally engaged in their learning.
• There is a growth mind-set. We stay positive, we value learning from mistakes and we keep going when things become tough.
• Our children are reflective and thoughtful about their experiences.
• Our children are motivated and have the confidence to challenge themselves as learners.
• Our school environment supports children’s learning and values their achievements.
• Teaching is creative, exciting and stimulates and extends children’s thinking.
• Our children have a genuine pride in themselves, their efforts and achievements. Talents and creativity are nurtured and encouraged.
• Our staff are committed professionals who demonstrate a love of teaching, a passion for their own, as well as children’s, learning and development, and show genuine care for the children they teach.
• We have high expectations for all within our community to ensure that we demonstrate the very best standards of conduct, moral purpose and integrity.

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