Core Principles
Our core principles
One of the most important things for us as a school is finding a balance between the individual and the community. Every person is unique and different. How can we flourish as different humans, exploring our own interests, whilst also contributing as members of a cooperative, interconnected and caring community? This question sits at the heart of everything we do.
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We have three core principles that underpin our school and how we work:
children learn best in meaningful contexts;
agency and connection are key to human flourishing;
the richest learning comes from narratives and from creating.
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We have three core values and these are:
Awe: The world is awe-inspiring. Sometimes it is enough to sit and wonder at the universe. And we want to find out more - how have people discovered things, what has changed in our life-time and beyond, what do different people do in different parts of the world, how can we look after our amazing planet, can we get better at something if we practise? Everyone is part of this awesome world and we can all contribute in different ways.
Balance: Sometimes we want to run and shout, sometimes we want to sit and dream. How can we all exist together - so that everyone feels safe and a sense of belonging? It's important that children learn to read and write, but it is not the only thing. Just as important is drawing, and singing, and laughing, and running and playing. And how can we exist on this planet in harmony with nature?
Creativity: When we are creative we are coming up with ideas, making connections, solving problems, entertaining and bringing value to the world. Scientists are creative, artists are creative, teachers are creative, children are creative. In fact, we say - we create to learn and we learn to create! And we can all bring our own experiences, knowledge, temperaments and capabilities to be unique creators - this diversity is what makes the world amazing.