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Values and Attitudes We will learn from the past, accept the challenge of today and prepare for the future.” We recognise the important role of the school in developing our children’s values and attitudes. We aim to encourage pupils to: develop responsibility, have high expectations, high self esteem and the self confidence to become flexible and adaptable in order to meet the challenges of the modern world respect and value themselves, others and the environment in which they live develop the ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively with others maintain a disciplined and friendly atmosphere where courtesy and tolerance are fostered become independent, critical and creative thinkers Teaching and Learning "We are committed to developing high quality teaching and effective learning.” We believe that every child has the capacity to learn and has something positive to offer society. We aim to: provide a safe and stimulating environment where pupils are supported, challenged, and encouraged to succeed through a broad, balanced curriculum and varied extra curricular activities promote the spiritual, moral, social, cultural, intellectual and physical development of all pupils including a respect for cultural diversity recognise and celebrate the achievement of all pupils and develop their talents to the full ensure all pupils know what is needed for success provide pupils with regular and frequent feedback with clear strategies for improvement provide for the special needs of all pupils including those with particular abilities or disabilities create opportunities to develop lively and enquiring minds promote physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle provide capable, caring, enthusiastic and effective staff at all levels Community Education “Working in partnership with pupils, teachers, parents, staff and governors.” We believe that learning takes place both inside and outside school. It is a life-long process. We aim to: promote a strong, healthy and co-operative partnership between school, the home and the community encourage all pupils to play a full role in the life of the school and the community promote community use of the school site and facilities draw on the people and resources of the local community to further the education of our pupils maintain a healthy, safe and stimulating environment maintain and extend close links with our associated Primary schools and colleges recognise the vital role of all teachers and support staff in providing stability, support and continuity for our pupils work closely with others concerned with the welfare of young people Woolston Community High School promotes a strong ethos of continuous improvement in which all are expected to contribute to the achievement of these aims.
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