Aims and Expectations

CHARD SCHOOL - AIMS AND EXPECTATIONS

CHARD SCHOOL - AIMS AND EXPECTATIONS

We aim and expect to produce a happy, caring atmosphere, which encourages the pursuit of excellence and enables each pupil to develop his or her skills, whilst being both educationally stimulated and challenged.

We believe that it is the quality of our teaching which most influences the quality of our pupils' learning.

We welcome and expect there to be a partnership between home and school, through which pupils receive support and encouragement to fulfil their potentials.

We place a high priority on open and prompt communication with parents.

Chard School is a Christian foundation and the pupils are supported by Christian ideals and worship.

We expect good relationships between adults and pupils. Co-operation, good humour, good manners and mutual respect are the norm.

We believe in clearly stated rules and sound discipline, based on common sense values, with pupils committed to positive attitudes and consideration for others.

There is no formal punishment system - pupils are rewarded by a house points system.

Examinations are not the be all and end all, but are considered important. Our responsibility is to try to help each pupil achieve his or her best in the classroom and well beyond it, as a preparation for the future.

We work hard to support those with specific learning difficulties and derive great satisfaction from their progress and achievements.

We take pastoral care seriously. The class teacher will be the first point of reference for parents, whose contact and concerns he/she will understand and welcome.

We do all we can to ensure that girls and boys have equal opportunities in all aspects of school life.

We value drama and music, the creative arts and sport and aim to provide teaching and facilities to support these activities.

We acknowledge the importance in keeping abreast of educational developments and adapting to change, if it is clearly for the good of the pupils and school community.

We encourage pupils to adopt respect and caring for both the school, its traditions and the outside community.

We welcome the contribution of all who care for the development and well-being of Chard School - governors, staff, parents, pupils, Old Cerdics and friends.

JOHN STOTESBURY
April 2006 Back to top