School Values
At Woodloes Primary School, we understand the vital role that our school values play in shaping the social and emotional development of our pupils. These values are intricately woven into every aspect of teaching and learning, fostering enhanced social skills and emotional well-being that can positively influence pupils’ behaviour and overall happiness. By embedding our core values across a rich and varied curriculum, we aim to equip our children with the essential characteristics that will support them throughout their lifelong learning journey. It is our ambition that pupils leave us well-prepared to actively embrace future challenges with resilience and success.
Our values serve as the foundation for all that we do as a primary school. They are actively promoted through a variety of channels, including pupil voice, assemblies, lessons, and the broader school life. The definition of our values emerged from a collaborative effort involving the entire school community—pupils, staff, governors, and parents. This inclusive approach ensures that the values we uphold not only reflect our school’s ethos but also resonate with the individuals who comprise our community.
The values that we have collectively developed complement the contemporary British Values, which we wholeheartedly promote within our school environment. Each of these values has been carefully selected based on their significance not only within our school community but also in the wider context of societal engagement. As such, our values are not merely words displayed on a wall; they are fundamental principles that guide our interactions, inform our teaching practices, and foster a climate of respect, inclusivity, and aspiration among all members of the Woodloes family.
Our chosen values are:
P - Perseverance
R - Respect
I - Integrity
D - Diversity
E - Excellence
What do our values mean to us?
Perseverance
We keep trying and working hard, even if it is difficult.
Respect
We consider the feelings, wishes or rights of other people.
Integrity
We do the right thing even when no one is watching. We make good choices.
Diversity
We celebrate a range of people with various backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences and interests.
Excellence
We strive to be the very best we can be.