Normanhurst School

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Normanhurst considers that every pupil has something to offer and value the contribution of each one, whether it is in academic excellence, artistic flair, musical ability, sporting prowess, or community spirit. Our aim is that every pupil appreciates their value both within the school and in the world beyond it. Normanhurst is a small school with a big vision. We believe in the value of small classes in which teaching both extends and supports, where the teachers give quality feedback to pupils.

We believe in giving a breadth of experience to pupils of all ages. Pupils’ personal development is excellent. Because we are fairly small, each pupil is known and pupils have more opportunities to lead and to take on responsibilities. This is a school where each individual can participate and they are encouraged to do so.

At our school we aim to:

• Be a secure and safe community in which each child can achieve academically and personally
• Help children develop a clear sense of right from wrong and take responsibility for their actions
• Provide a broad curriculum with a variety of activities that offer stimulating opportunities in which pupils can develop lively, enquiring minds as well as individual talents
• Prepare each child for their next school to suit both their character and academic ability
• Develop the skills and attributes children need to face the future with confidence
• Foster in our pupils a positive attitude towards themselves and others, and treat everybody equally, showing tolerance and understanding
• Nurture a strong sense of family in which there is care and respect amongst pupils, parents, and staff
• Give opportunities to develop leadership skills and encourage independence and cooperation

Our new values for 2017/18 and beyond are as follows:

• We respect ourselves, each other, and others’ opinions. We are fair and show kindness to others. We understand the school rules and care for the physical environment
• We show sympathy, empathy, honesty to those around us
• We understand others and want them to understand us
• We are trustworthy and compassionate to those around us
• We do not bow to peer pressure
• We have the conviction to stand up for what we think is right
• We are brave, resourceful, and take risks
• We believe in ourselves
• We overcome any physical or mental barriers to achieve
• We persevere and show resilience
• We always give our best
• We give the maximum effort to achieve our goals
• We exceed all expectations

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