Mission Statement - Newport School
Mission Statement THE AIMS OF THE SCHOOL At Opossum, we believe that all pupils deserve high quality education which engages, inspires and challenges; so that everyone meets their full potential.
TOGETHER WE WILL: evelop confidence and promote D a love for learning ■ Support children to achieve their best ■ Work to achieve the best for our whole school community ■ Encourage children to make positive behaviour choices ■ Encourage children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise ■ Celebrate children’s successes and help them to develop resilience to deal with any difficulties ■ Promote children’s safety and welfare by reporting any suspicion of harm or abuse ■
THE SCHOOL WILL: We strive to create a safe and happy learning environment which promotes independence and high expectations of all. We are committed to providing opportunities which promote open mindedness, empathy and celebration of the rich and diverse community which we serve; so that everyone is able to contribute positively to society. We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle choices so that our pupils develop physically, emotionally and morally. We are determined that our pupils will be successful and will leave us as confident, highly educated members of the community.
rovide a foundation for lifelong learning P ■ Achieve high standards of learning and behaviour ■ Develop children’s independence and responsibility for their own learning ■ Provide the scaffolding and enrichment needed to enable your child to achieve ■ Encourage children to believe in themselves, feel valued and support their spiritual, moral, cultural and social development ■ Teach every child to develop a positive attitude to others, regardless of gender, race, culture, belief, sexuality, values, age and need ■ Strive to ensure equality of access and opportunity ■ Listen to the views of parents/carers and children ■ Take all steps to ensure the children’s safety ■ Discuss any concerns about a child’s learning or behaviour with parents/carers ■ Keep parents/carers informed about the curriculum and special events ■ Inform parents/carers about learning progress each term ■ Encourage all children to become active members of the community and help them to see that they can have an impact on the world around them
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Help my child to develop a positive attitude towards our diverse, multi-cultural community Attend meetings with school staff to help my child move on in their learning e positive about my child’s education, B our school and federation rust that the school is working in the best T interests of my child iscuss any concerns I have with the school, folD lowing set procedures nsure my child attends school and is on time. E I will notify the school if my child cannot attend and will not to take children on holidays in term time Make arrangements for my child’s safe return home at the appropriate time nsure that my child wears the school uniform, E has appropriate clothing for PE and does not wear jewellery (other than ear studs if ears are pierced) nsure my/our own behaviour and language whilst E in the school or its grounds demonstrates respect for others and sets a good example for children ncourage my children to become independent E and take responsibility for their actions ark safely in an appropriate place when P dropping off and picking up my child and comply with the zig-zag markings outside the school entrance eep school up to date with my address, K telephone numbers, email address and emergency contact numbers Inform school of any change in circumstance which may affect my child and their behaviour in school ake an active and supportive interest T in my child’s learning and progress and encourage daily home learning onitor my child’s use of computers, M electronic games and social media to promote Internet safety Parent /Carer’s Signature:
CHILDREN’S RIGHTS 1. I have a right to play with my friends, being kind, helpful and gentle. I respect others’ right to play with their friends Article 15 2. I have a right to share my ideas and opinions and I respect the ideas and opinions of others. Article 12 3. I have a right to learn brilliantly and I respect others’ right to learn by using positive words and behaviour. Article 28 4. I have a right to be treated fairly and I respect fairness and justice for others. Article 37 5. I have a right to be kept safe from things that could harm me and I respect other people and their property. Article 19
Child’s Signature:
TOGETHER WE WILL: evelop confidence and promote D a love for learning ■ Support children to achieve their best ■ Work to achieve the best for our whole school community ■ Encourage children to make positive behaviour choices ■ Encourage children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise ■ Celebrate children’s successes and help them to develop resilience to deal with any difficulties ■ Promote children’s safety and welfare by reporting any suspicion of harm or abuse ■
THE SCHOOL WILL: We strive to create a safe and happy learning environment which promotes independence and high expectations of all. We are committed to providing opportunities which promote open mindedness, empathy and celebration of the rich and diverse community which we serve; so that everyone is able to contribute positively to society. We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle choices so that our pupils develop physically, emotionally and morally. We are determined that our pupils will be successful and will leave us as confident, highly educated members of the community.
rovide a foundation for lifelong learning P ■ Achieve high standards of learning and behaviour ■ Develop children’s independence and responsibility for their own learning ■ Provide the scaffolding and enrichment needed to enable your child to achieve ■ Encourage children to believe in themselves, feel valued and support their spiritual, moral, cultural and social development ■ Teach every child to develop a positive attitude to others, regardless of gender, race, culture, belief, sexuality, values, age and need ■ Strive to ensure equality of access and opportunity ■ Listen to the views of parents/carers and children ■ Take all steps to ensure the children’s safety ■ Discuss any concerns about a child’s learning or behaviour with parents/carers ■ Keep parents/carers informed about the curriculum and special events ■ Inform parents/carers about learning progress each term ■ Encourage all children to become active members of the community and help them to see that they can have an impact on the world around them
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Help my child to develop a positive attitude towards our diverse, multi-cultural community Attend meetings with school staff to help my child move on in their learning e positive about my child’s education, B our school and federation rust that the school is working in the best T interests of my child iscuss any concerns I have with the school, folD lowing set procedures nsure my child attends school and is on time. E I will notify the school if my child cannot attend and will not to take children on holidays in term time Make arrangements for my child’s safe return home at the appropriate time nsure that my child wears the school uniform, E has appropriate clothing for PE and does not wear jewellery (other than ear studs if ears are pierced) nsure my/our own behaviour and language whilst E in the school or its grounds demonstrates respect for others and sets a good example for children ncourage my children to become independent E and take responsibility for their actions ark safely in an appropriate place when P dropping off and picking up my child and comply with the zig-zag markings outside the school entrance eep school up to date with my address, K telephone numbers, email address and emergency contact numbers Inform school of any change in circumstance which may affect my child and their behaviour in school ake an active and supportive interest T in my child’s learning and progress and encourage daily home learning onitor my child’s use of computers, M electronic games and social media to promote Internet safety Parent /Carer’s Signature:
CHILDREN’S RIGHTS 1. I have a right to play with my friends, being kind, helpful and gentle. I respect others’ right to play with their friends Article 15 2. I have a right to share my ideas and opinions and I respect the ideas and opinions of others. Article 12 3. I have a right to learn brilliantly and I respect others’ right to learn by using positive words and behaviour. Article 28 4. I have a right to be treated fairly and I respect fairness and justice for others. Article 37 5. I have a right to be kept safe from things that could harm me and I respect other people and their property. Article 19
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