Students

• Produce their very best work with high standards of presentation, staying focussed even when the work is challenging.

• Are intrinsically motivated, curious about what they can learn and value the process as much as the product.

• Are critical thinkers and plan their work carefully, reflecting on how it could be improved and refined.

• Are open minded, brave and willing to take a risk and step out of their comfort zone.

• Participate fully in learning, show respect for and listen carefully to others, making a positive contribution at all times.

• Are eager for feedback and proactive and resilient in improving their responses to it.

 

Staff

• Challenge all students so that they have the highest expectations of what they can achieve.

• Explain new concepts expertly so that students acquire new knowledge and skills.

• Model learning effectively so that students know how to apply their knowledge and skills.

• Create opportunities for students to engage in deliberate practice so that they are proactive in their learning.

• Question students expertly so they are challenged to think deeply with breadth, depth and accuracy.

• Feedback to students so that they are able to develop and extend their existing knowledge and skills.

 

Everyone together

• Is proactive in creating or controlling opportunities rather than just reacting after things have happened.

• Applauds bravery, persistence and risk taking through appreciating and celebrating the successes of those around us.

• Contributes positively to our aspirational learning community.