Orwell Park is a long-established co-educational boarding and day prep school. The outstanding beauty of the grounds and the historic buildings contribute to an inspiring experience that combines the legacy and traditions of the past with the dynamism and energy of the present and the future. Boys and girls are given every opportunity to be the best they can be, both in and outside the classroom. High expectations, and learning strategies tailored to the individual child, lead to high levels of attainment.
Academic achievement and pastoral care are given top priority, alongside the core values such as courtesy, personal responsibility, and respect for others. Children are encouraged to take on challenges, to overcome setbacks, and to see failure as part of the journey to success, to develop the resilience, initiative, flexibility, creativity, and collaborative skills that will prepare them for the next stage of their education and later life.
At Orwell, Park pupils develop a balanced sense of themselves and quiet confidence in their interactions with others.
Our Aims:
- To provide for all pupils an academically challenging, inspiring, and fulfilling experience
- To offer an all-round education in which happy and purposeful children can grow in confidence and self-esteem
- To encourage children to persevere when confronted with obstacles and to understand that they can develop their abilities through dedication and application
- To create a caring, trusting and supportive environment in which children show respect for each other and their environment
- To excite, engage and challenge each child, motivating them to explore and develop a lifelong love of learning, supported by teachers who are passionate about their subject and are themselves lifelong learners
- To offer all children the benefits of a school with a boarding ethos, encouraging independence, tolerance, and responsibility
- To develop in each child an increasing sense of self-reliance as they prepare for senior school, being able to question, think and work independently
- To give each child an awareness of and an engagement with the outside world and the needs of others
We are committed to ensuring that the pastoral care we provide goes from strength to strength over the coming years and to ensuring that Orwell is a kind and happy school, where pupils are free to enjoy their childhood, to learn, and to grow into confident and well-balanced individuals. Our aim is, as a whole community of pupils, staff, and parents to agree upon and embed a set of values that influence every aspect of life at the school and promote positive behavior and healthy attitudes.
The overarching value is Integrity, which we define as strength of character and strong moral principles and we aspire for this to underpin everything that we do. We propose five core values, each with supplementary values. These provide a common moral framework within which we aim to conduct ourselves:
- Kindness: forgiveness, gentleness, and empathy
- Collaboration: inclusion, patience, and community
- Courage: perseverance, resilience, honesty, and loyalty
- Spirit: enthusiasm, joy, curiosity, gratitude, hope, and reflection
- Respect: courtesy, fairness, and trust
As a school, we seek to explore these values, deepen our understanding and improve our application of them, and weave them into the fabric of the School.
