Aims & Ethos
Aims of Kingshill School
The school is a caring community of children and adults. Each individual should make a contribution to the life of the school and in turn may expect from it help and support.
There are six basic aims:
- To develop those skills which are necessary for life - in reading, writing, speaking, comprehension, computing, in physical and manual dexterity and in study methods such as individual research and co-operating with others.
- To help pupils derive pleasure and fulfilment from work in its widest sense and to enable them to obtain those formal qualifications, within the limits of their abilities, which are necessary for employment and further education.
- To develop an understanding of the world of work with all its implications.
- To enrich the lives of pupils, by stimulating their interests, widening their horizons and giving scope for creative activities in anticipation of increased leisure time.
- To help pupils understand themselves, those around them and giving scope for creative activities in anticipation of increased leisure time.
- To help pupils grow into mature, moral people who are able to discuss what is good, true and of value, who will appreciate spiritual as well as material matters and who will strive to make the world they inherit a better one.
Ethos of Kingshill School
Our Values |
As staff |
As pupils |
We value our school and its environment, treating all who work in it with respect and courtesy |
We greet you at the start of each lesson and register you with a greeting We keep our classrooms clear and tidy We show basic manners, courtesy and kindness We regard our roles as teachers with professionalism and show clear boundaries/expectations We treat each lesson as a fresh start We recognise that everyone is different but try to show consistency and fairness |
We greet our teachers and respond to registers with a greeting We keep our classrooms clear and tidy We avoid littering We show basic manners, courtesy and kindness We wear our uniform correctly and with pride We show self-control in difficult circumstances ensuring behaviour does not escalate We recognise that everyone has a right to learn |
We are prepared to work and to learn with endeavour |
We will arrive on time to our lessons We carefully plan our lessons and are prepared for your learning We mark your work in a way that helps you reflect and improve We will recognise and plan for your individual strengths and needs in the classroom We will follow the homework and marking policy We will use and respect feedback from the whole staff team |
We have our equipment and arrive punctually We meet our deadlines for class and homework We respond to feedback, developing our work in response to teachers’ suggestions We ‘dig deep’ and keep going even when it is tough, asking for help |
We make the most of opportunities to develop our skills and experiences; we look for ways to enjoy school |
We provide extra-curricular clubs and enrichments We share our passions and expertise We will use praise and rewards, recognising your achievements and efforts We support pupils to make the most of their time at Kingshill |
We involve ourselves in clubs, events and enrichments We share our passions and expertise – buddying, young leaders We aim to think in a positive manner towards others and about themselves |
We accept, recognise and celebrate our differences |
We deal with you sensitively, taking time to get to know the ‘whole’ pupil We recognise where you may need more help or support We work with other agencies to gain further support We will make lessons inclusive and challenging for all We will encourage positive attitudes towards all members of our school community We understand how differences can impact and make appropriate adjustment |
We support our fellow pupils We avoid unkind or unpleasant comments We use appropriate language |
We develop high ambitions and aspirations |
We provide opportunities through trips and visits We set you targets – academically and socially – through teaching and tutoring We are supportive and encouraging through failure and success |
We set goals and develop our ambitions We are truthful We plan for life beyond Kingshill |
Our School Ethos: (the foundation): as a school community, we all ‘strive for excellence’. We do this by challenging ourselves to be the best we can, to be supportive of others in doing so and by being tolerant of everything that makes us all unique. |