Through sound teaching, good planning, careful use of additional non-teacher support and links with parents we ensure that ACHIEVEMENT is central to our school aims.  Every child in our school, irrespective of their gender, race or ability should be helped to:

A cquire skills of working co-operatively and independently and be well motivated to learn

C are for others and care for the environment

H ave a high self esteem and know that he or she is valued as an individual in his or her own right

I nquire about everything and thus learn to make informed decisions

E xtend his or her learning continually, being given the necessary support to do so

V alue all people irrespective of race, gender or ability

E nsure that his or her personal abilities and interests are valued and can be developed

M aster the fundamental skill of reading, writing and mathematics as well as a wide range of skills and knowledge in other curriculum areas

E njoy the fact that he or she is part of a happy and caring school community which in turn is part of the local, national and world community

N urture his or her moral or spiritual development

T ake risks and feel confident that making mistakes is part of the learning process