Our Aims and Ethos

We Thrive Together with Pride

Our Vision and Values

At our school, We Thrive Together With PRIDE. This motto shapes everything we do and everything we aspire to be. We believe that every child can succeed, belong, and flourish when they are supported by strong values, high expectations, and a caring community.

Our PRIDE Values

PRIDE is more than a word—it's a way of living and learning. Each letter represents a core value that we teach, celebrate, and model every day:

• P – Proactive
  We encourage children to take initiative, make positive choices, and approach learning with enthusiasm and independence.

• R – Responsible
  Our pupils learn to take responsibility for their actions, their learning, and their roles within the school community.

• I – Inquisitive
  We nurture curiosity. Children are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, and develop a love of discovery.

• D – Determined
  We help children build resilience and perseverance, celebrating effort as much as achievement.

• E – Engaged
  We want every child to be fully involved in school life—participating actively, contributing thoughtfully, and embracing all opportunities.

How We Bring PRIDE to Life

We live and breathe these values - you can see them at work in every classroom. As well as being embedded in our curriculum, they are taught explicitly in a weekly values assembly, where children explore what each value looks like in practice. Throughout the week, staff recognise and celebrate children who demonstrate PRIDE through receiving Dojo points awarded for positive behaviour and attitudes and through Superstar Certificates presented during our Friday Celebration Assembly. These systems help children understand the importance of values-led behaviour and make our ethos visible in every classroom and corridor.

Our School Rules

Alongside our PRIDE values, our simple, clear school rules guide us every day:

• Be kind

• Be ready

• Be safe

These rules ensure that our school is a warm, welcoming, and purposeful place where everyone feels respected and supported.