Core Beliefs

Our teaching beliefs about growing intrinsically motivated people of the 21st century.

We know our children, so we:


 Cater for individual needs

Provide a range of learning experiences that provide for all learning styles and interests

Connect with their world

Use tools that inspire

Model strategies for children to make informed choices and to face lifelong challenges

We have optimal learning programmes that:

Strongly promote literacy and numeracy development in each child

Provide opportunities for children to take risks and develop resilience

Develop independence

Are grown through enthusiasm and curiosity

Are based on authentic contexts for learning

Create learning journeys for students to achieve their goals

Provide leadership opportunities for all students

We love life, so we:

Celebrate and recognise successes for all students

Understand the reasons for learning

Strive for personal excellence in our play and our work

Inspire children to participate actively

Value diversity

We believe in a learning community, so we:

Develop strong partnerships between home and school

Develop partnerships between the learner and the teacher

Develop relationships that demonstrate mutual respect

Learn co-operatively

Create programmes that utilise the ‘student voice’

Connect with the wider world

We believe that ‘what we do, matters’, so we:

Recognise our ability as teachers to impact and influence students in positive ways

Accept that we too are learners

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in our teaching

Listen to students talk about their learning

Uphold a child’s self-worth