Our School Ethos

Children learn what they live

If a child lives with criticism

He learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility

He learns to fight

If a child lives with ridicule

He learns to be shy.

If a child lives with shame

He learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with encouragement

He learns confidence.

If a child lives with praise

He learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with fairness

He learns justice.

If a child lives with security

He learns to have faith.

If a child lives with approval

He learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship

He learns to find love in the world.

We believe that educaton is a partnership between teacher, parent and child. The philosophy of the governors, the head and staff is that school should be a happy, caring, well disciplined community which provides for all abilities and makes every effort to extend each child to his or her fullest potential.

The school aims to provide a learning environment where children can grow in confidence and self esteem; where they develop self worth and the need to care for their own and others feelings and belongings; and where they become part of the whole school and wider community. We aim to encourage our children to acquire increasing independence in self discipline, self organisation and in learning.