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- George Mitchell School is a popular and successful All-through school educating children across three phases: Early Years, Primary and Secondary. We have almost 1000 children from nursery age to Year 11. Being an all-through school gives us great opportunities to tailor our curriculum and provision to the needs of every child and we are continuously looking at ways to stretch and challenge our students. Our school serves a richly diverse area, with many ethnic groups and languages represented. We are very much a community school at the heart of a local neighborhood, and we provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued, and happy. Every child at George Mitchell is special. We do our utmost to ensure that each student is given every opportunity to learn and succeed and that every student leaves George Mitchell School equipped with the skills and attributes necessary to meet the challenges of the world today. Students leave George Mitchell having been enriched by our diversity and as responsible adult citizens, ready to meet the demands of modern British life. We are committed to the task of continuing to raise standards. The quality of teaching in our school is continuously improving and our GCSE exam results and end of KS2 results are getting better and better. Performance league tables for GCSE results put us year on year in fifth place in our group of 55 similar schools. Our students make exceptional progress no matter what their starting points may be and this is evidenced by our Progress 8 score of 0.64 which puts us significantly above the National Average. In 2018 we aim to do even better. We expect that our students embrace the school motto ‘more is in me’ and work to take full advantage of every opportunity offered to them here in school. Students are offered a broad curriculum and are encouraged to study the subjects that they are interested in. Student leadership at George Mitchell is strong and the Student Governing Body takes an active role in developing and further improving the experiences of children at the School. George Mitchell is a school with great strengths. Students are eager to learn and take pride in their school. They are perfect ambassadors for us. Our motto ‘More is in Me’ applies to everyone in our school community. We expect and encourage students, staff, and families to push beyond themselves to improve their skills so that our students are given the best learning opportunities in school and at home. At George Mitchell School we expect our students to develop: A thirst for learning and a desire to achieve their best at all times Respect for themselves and others The ability to make safe and informed choices about what they do We aim to provide an aspirational and excellent academic environment that supports students to make sustained progress from Nursery to Year 11. In our school, learning comes first. Through their time at George Mitchell School, we want our children to develop the confidence to take on new challenges and resilience to overcome difficulties. We want them to understand how to take up an effective role in Modern Britain and develop an awareness of wider world issues. We want our students to leave George Mitchell School as secure and healthy individuals who are self-reliant, assured, and motivated to succeed in life. We will ensure they are equipped with the skills necessary to explore the many opportunities available to them in the world today. View full school
- We tell our children to 'reach for the stars and that's exactly what we do! It is our firm belief that we are capable of so many amazing things and at Mitchell Brook, we ensure our children get the best of as much as we can give them - just to inspire greatness. For us, we must give our children as many experiences as possible to ensure that they are well equipped to succeed in today's rapidly moving society. Our curriculum is carefully designed with the children's specific needs and interests in mind. As a result, our children have the opportunity to experience visiting many different places both locally and further across the country, they work with an author every year, have the opportunity to experience visiting a West End theatre at least twice, have regular instrumental sessions, and much, much more. Our expectations are consistently high not just from ourselves as educators but of the children and families that are part of our community as well. As you will see, Mitchell Brook is very much about community. It is about forming sound and positive relationships built on mutual trust. We have many opportunities for home and school to work closely together. At Mitchell Brook, our vision is for all our children to be confident, self-believing, life-long learners. Through high expectations, the children will develop sound skills for life that include excelling at learning and deepening their understanding of our star values. Through this, we will create global citizens for the 21st century. Create and provide an environment where curiosity is welcomed, inquiry encouraged and excitement of learning is fostered. Provide equality of opportunity to encourage and motivate the children and our community, to have high aspirations and expectations of themselves and others. Promote an understanding, tolerance, fairness, and respect for others. Value families and the wider community and see a strong, positive relationship as integral to the success of our school. Our learners have the opportunity to learn through an integrated approach in which other learning experiences such as trips, visitors, shows, etc are pivotal to the learning experience as a whole. Essentially, we see learning as fun and work hard to make it so! We reinforce our core STARS values to further encourage the children to succeed in becoming successful and confident life-long learners. Successful, Team focused, Team, focused, Respectful, Spirited. At our school, we are very proud to have a diverse school community in which many languages, cultures, and religions learn together. We try to enhance the life of each child, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to take a full part in society both now and in the future. We promote understanding, tolerance, fairness, and respect for others. At Mitchell Brook, working with children and their families and the wider community is seen as an integral part of our school. We know how important it is that this partnership is a strong one. We have exemplary extended services and also provide a lot of extra support for our parents. Within school, our pupils are actively encouraged to make choices and take responsibility for these choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we have a responsibility to provide boundaries and safety for children through rules and regulations but also give them opportunities to make mistakes and to learn from their experiences. Our Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through E-Safety lessons. Whether it be through choice of learning challenges, of how they record a piece of learning, or through participation in our range of extra-curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices. Respect forms one of the school STAR values and this is reinforced in expectations of all members of the school community. Children learn that their behaviors affect their rights and those of others and all members of the school community are expected to treat each other with respect. Mitchell Brook is situated in a culturally diverse area and there is a strong history and philosophy within the school of celebrating cultural diversity. Our programs of assemblies (including class extravaganzas) promote and encourage an understanding and acceptance of different faiths and beliefs through stories and celebrations from a variety of faiths and cultures. Religious Education, Personal Development, and RRSA teaching reinforce this. In RE lessons, members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school, and classes visit places of worship that are important to different faiths. At Mitchell Brook, the curriculum is engaging, relevant, stimulating, and inspiring. This develops the inquiring ‘minds of tomorrow’ into forward-thinking, problem-solving, understanding, and confident potential leaders. By providing a holistic learning experience today, pupils are equipped with the skills to become the professionals of the future. This vision for our curriculum underpins all the learning that takes place in our school. Our high expectations drive pupils to raise their expectations, in learning, in their social interactions, and ultimately in their lives. We encourage independent learning and self-reflection to prepare our students for a future we cannot see while ensuring their academic excellence and well-being remain our highest priorities. 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George Mitchell School is a popular and successful All-through school educating children across three phases: Early Years, Primary and Secondary. We have almost 1000 children from nursery age to Year 11. Being an all-through school gives us great opportunities to tailor our curriculum and provision to the needs of every child and we are continuously looking at ways to stretch and challenge our students. Our school serves a richly diverse area, with many ethnic groups and languages represented. We are very much a community school at the heart of a local neighborhood, and we provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued, and happy. Every child at George Mitchell is special. We do our utmost to ensure that each student is given every opportunity to learn and succeed and that every student leaves George Mitchell School equipped with the skills and attributes necessary to meet the challenges of the world today. Students leave George Mitchell having been enriched by our diversity and as responsible adult citizens, ready to meet the demands of modern British life. We are committed to the task of continuing to raise standards. The quality of teaching in our school is continuously improving and our GCSE exam results and end of KS2 results are getting better and better. Performance league tables for GCSE results put us year on year in fifth place in our group of 55 similar schools. Our students make exceptional progress no matter what their starting points may be and this is evidenced by our Progress 8 score of 0.64 which puts us significantly above the National Average. In 2018 we aim to do even better. We expect that our students embrace the school motto ‘more is in me’ and work to take full advantage of every opportunity offered to them here in school. Students are offered a broad curriculum and are encouraged to study the subjects that they are interested in. Student leadership at George Mitchell is strong and the Student Governing Body takes an active role in developing and further improving the experiences of children at the School. George Mitchell is a school with great strengths. Students are eager to learn and take pride in their school. They are perfect ambassadors for us. Our motto ‘More is in Me’ applies to everyone in our school community. We expect and encourage students, staff, and families to push beyond themselves to improve their skills so that our students are given the best learning opportunities in school and at home. At George Mitchell School we expect our students to develop: A thirst for learning and a desire to achieve their best at all times Respect for themselves and others The ability to make safe and informed choices about what they do We aim to provide an aspirational and excellent academic environment that supports students to make sustained progress from Nursery to Year 11. In our school, learning comes first. Through their time at George Mitchell School, we want our children to develop the confidence to take on new challenges and resilience to overcome difficulties. We want them to understand how to take up an effective role in Modern Britain and develop an awareness of wider world issues. We want our students to leave George Mitchell School as secure and healthy individuals who are self-reliant, assured, and motivated to succeed in life. We will ensure they are equipped with the skills necessary to explore the many opportunities available to them in the world today.
We tell our children to 'reach for the stars and that's exactly what we do! It is our firm belief that we are capable of so many amazing things and at Mitchell Brook, we ensure our children get the best of as much as we can give them - just to inspire greatness. For us, we must give our children as many experiences as possible to ensure that they are well equipped to succeed in today's rapidly moving society. Our curriculum is carefully designed with the children's specific needs and interests in mind. As a result, our children have the opportunity to experience visiting many different places both locally and further across the country, they work with an author every year, have the opportunity to experience visiting a West End theatre at least twice, have regular instrumental sessions, and much, much more. Our expectations are consistently high not just from ourselves as educators but of the children and families that are part of our community as well. As you will see, Mitchell Brook is very much about community. It is about forming sound and positive relationships built on mutual trust. We have many opportunities for home and school to work closely together. At Mitchell Brook, our vision is for all our children to be confident, self-believing, life-long learners. Through high expectations, the children will develop sound skills for life that include excelling at learning and deepening their understanding of our star values. Through this, we will create global citizens for the 21st century. Create and provide an environment where curiosity is welcomed, inquiry encouraged and excitement of learning is fostered. Provide equality of opportunity to encourage and motivate the children and our community, to have high aspirations and expectations of themselves and others. Promote an understanding, tolerance, fairness, and respect for others. Value families and the wider community and see a strong, positive relationship as integral to the success of our school. Our learners have the opportunity to learn through an integrated approach in which other learning experiences such as trips, visitors, shows, etc are pivotal to the learning experience as a whole. Essentially, we see learning as fun and work hard to make it so! We reinforce our core STARS values to further encourage the children to succeed in becoming successful and confident life-long learners. Successful, Team focused, Team, focused, Respectful, Spirited. At our school, we are very proud to have a diverse school community in which many languages, cultures, and religions learn together. We try to enhance the life of each child, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to take a full part in society both now and in the future. We promote understanding, tolerance, fairness, and respect for others. At Mitchell Brook, working with children and their families and the wider community is seen as an integral part of our school. We know how important it is that this partnership is a strong one. We have exemplary extended services and also provide a lot of extra support for our parents. Within school, our pupils are actively encouraged to make choices and take responsibility for these choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we have a responsibility to provide boundaries and safety for children through rules and regulations but also give them opportunities to make mistakes and to learn from their experiences. Our Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through E-Safety lessons. Whether it be through choice of learning challenges, of how they record a piece of learning, or through participation in our range of extra-curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices. Respect forms one of the school STAR values and this is reinforced in expectations of all members of the school community. Children learn that their behaviors affect their rights and those of others and all members of the school community are expected to treat each other with respect. Mitchell Brook is situated in a culturally diverse area and there is a strong history and philosophy within the school of celebrating cultural diversity. Our programs of assemblies (including class extravaganzas) promote and encourage an understanding and acceptance of different faiths and beliefs through stories and celebrations from a variety of faiths and cultures. Religious Education, Personal Development, and RRSA teaching reinforce this. In RE lessons, members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school, and classes visit places of worship that are important to different faiths. At Mitchell Brook, the curriculum is engaging, relevant, stimulating, and inspiring. This develops the inquiring ‘minds of tomorrow’ into forward-thinking, problem-solving, understanding, and confident potential leaders. By providing a holistic learning experience today, pupils are equipped with the skills to become the professionals of the future. This vision for our curriculum underpins all the learning that takes place in our school. Our high expectations drive pupils to raise their expectations, in learning, in their social interactions, and ultimately in their lives. We encourage independent learning and self-reflection to prepare our students for a future we cannot see while ensuring their academic excellence and well-being remain our highest priorities.- A nonprofit four-year coeducational, residential liberal arts college offering bachelor degrees and associate degrees, Mitchell developed its distinct educational approach over 80 years, blending a tradition of mentoring with an expertise in teaching diverse learning styles to create a highly individualized model that benefits all students. Mitchell is committed to the broader community through building strong, creative, and cooperative partnerships. Located on a beautiful waterfront campus in historic New London, CT, it is also home to championship NCAA Division III athletics, Thames at Mitchell College(transition program on the Mitchell College campus for students who are college able, but not college-ready), and the Duquès Academic Success Center which includes the renowned Bentsen Learning Center. Degrees at Mitchell center on core fundamentals with room to explore your strengths and interests and how they will uniquely power your education. The difference? Your education will be unique to you. You will be able to apply your new skills and knowledge across the curriculum, in on-campus career labs, and with internships and professional experiences in our region. Students may choose to major in one Core alone…or add one or two concentrations to the Core to meet your career aspirations as they are revealed during your time at Mitchell. The Mitchell College Honors Program provides motivated students with opportunities to develop a higher capacity and passion for learning. Honors Students will be an intricate part of our diverse community of learners, working closely with leading members of faculty, staff, and other Honors Students. Other key benefits include the opportunity to earn Honors Student Scholarships, priority enrollment in designated courses, a faculty-supervised self-directed learning experience, and special recognition for outstanding academic achievement. Mitchell College’s Honors Program is dedicated to providing our Honors Students with a life-altering college experience that will challenge them through purposeful and distinctive course work, enhanced connections to campus resources, and unique opportunities to develop 21st-century leadership skills. Mitchell College’s faculty and staff support motivated students who seek to embark on an enhanced learning and discovery journey. Innovative and critical pedagogy, an open and ability-based curriculum, a culture that encourages positive risk-taking, and ample opportunities to develop leadership skills are critical in providing our Honors Students with experiences that foster the abilities needed to be our future leaders. Living on our waterfront campus in New London puts you in the right place to make real connections. Residence halls bring together living communities where people share a particular interest, such as an academic drive, an athletic team, or a typical club. Would you like to have a focus for your floor? Whether it is community service or quiet study time, leadership building, or easy access to tutoring and advising, we have created a place for you. Would you like to design your community? Fill a floor with your friends or team members to create your community. We will help you do it. For some students, it just makes sense to commute from home. Campus life is for you, too! You can participate in a campus meal plan, make a home away from home in the commuter lounge in Nathan Hale Hall, and be just as involved in activities, service, student government, and leadership. The Commuter Student Association provides the Mitchell College commuter student population with a place to meet and socialize with other commuting students. Health and Wellness—the Health Clinic and Counseling Services—meet student needs and engage students with relevant and empowering programing to help them make informed healthcare decisions and healthier lifestyle choices. The Office of Integrative Career Development partners with leading Southeastern Connecticut organizations to enhance its academic programs and increase professional employment pathways for students. By collaborating with dynamic, successful organizations, Mitchell College provides its students with real-world, regionally-relevant experience and prepares its graduates for engaged citizenship in Southeastern Connecticut. These community-based, hands-on experiences are part of every academic program, are guided by faculty members, and are provided all four academic years at Mitchell College. The Office of Integrative Career Development coordinates these experiences and prepares students to engage fully in each opportunity. Internships are an invaluable component of career development. According to the New England Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Class of 2015 Student Survey Report, 65% of graduating seniors had some internship or co-op experience. According to their Job Outlook 2015 Survey Report, 75% of employers prefer relevant work experience and 60% prefer to experience an internship or co-op. Additionally, Maguire Associates share employer survey results that highlight the importance of internship experience. At Mitchell College, we go well beyond the internship or co-op experience to create “pathways to employment” that begin in the very first semester and become progressively more complex and engaging every academic year! We work with thriving businesses and organizations in Southeastern Connecticut to create these pathways, including tours, job shadows, professional mentoring, rotational internships, and valuable professional projects to build students’ resumes and expand their professional network. At Mitchell, both faculty members and Integrative Career Development staff help students connect to the right opportunities. From résumé writing and interview practice in the Sophomore seminar to participation in the Workforce Recruitment Program to one-on-one support matching students to our dynamic partner sites, the process is guided, allowing students to explore the professional world confidently. View full university
A nonprofit four-year coeducational, residential liberal arts college offering bachelor degrees and associate degrees, Mitchell developed its distinct educational approach over 80 years, blending a tradition of mentoring with an expertise in teaching diverse learning styles to create a highly individualized model that benefits all students. Mitchell is committed to the broader community through building strong, creative, and cooperative partnerships. Located on a beautiful waterfront campus in historic New London, CT, it is also home to championship NCAA Division III athletics, Thames at Mitchell College(transition program on the Mitchell College campus for students who are college able, but not college-ready), and the Duquès Academic Success Center which includes the renowned Bentsen Learning Center. Degrees at Mitchell center on core fundamentals with room to explore your strengths and interests and how they will uniquely power your education. The difference? Your education will be unique to you. You will be able to apply your new skills and knowledge across the curriculum, in on-campus career labs, and with internships and professional experiences in our region. Students may choose to major in one Core alone…or add one or two concentrations to the Core to meet your career aspirations as they are revealed during your time at Mitchell. The Mitchell College Honors Program provides motivated students with opportunities to develop a higher capacity and passion for learning. Honors Students will be an intricate part of our diverse community of learners, working closely with leading members of faculty, staff, and other Honors Students. Other key benefits include the opportunity to earn Honors Student Scholarships, priority enrollment in designated courses, a faculty-supervised self-directed learning experience, and special recognition for outstanding academic achievement. Mitchell College’s Honors Program is dedicated to providing our Honors Students with a life-altering college experience that will challenge them through purposeful and distinctive course work, enhanced connections to campus resources, and unique opportunities to develop 21st-century leadership skills. Mitchell College’s faculty and staff support motivated students who seek to embark on an enhanced learning and discovery journey. Innovative and critical pedagogy, an open and ability-based curriculum, a culture that encourages positive risk-taking, and ample opportunities to develop leadership skills are critical in providing our Honors Students with experiences that foster the abilities needed to be our future leaders. Living on our waterfront campus in New London puts you in the right place to make real connections. Residence halls bring together living communities where people share a particular interest, such as an academic drive, an athletic team, or a typical club. Would you like to have a focus for your floor? Whether it is community service or quiet study time, leadership building, or easy access to tutoring and advising, we have created a place for you. Would you like to design your community? Fill a floor with your friends or team members to create your community. We will help you do it. For some students, it just makes sense to commute from home. Campus life is for you, too! You can participate in a campus meal plan, make a home away from home in the commuter lounge in Nathan Hale Hall, and be just as involved in activities, service, student government, and leadership. The Commuter Student Association provides the Mitchell College commuter student population with a place to meet and socialize with other commuting students. Health and Wellness—the Health Clinic and Counseling Services—meet student needs and engage students with relevant and empowering programing to help them make informed healthcare decisions and healthier lifestyle choices. The Office of Integrative Career Development partners with leading Southeastern Connecticut organizations to enhance its academic programs and increase professional employment pathways for students. By collaborating with dynamic, successful organizations, Mitchell College provides its students with real-world, regionally-relevant experience and prepares its graduates for engaged citizenship in Southeastern Connecticut. These community-based, hands-on experiences are part of every academic program, are guided by faculty members, and are provided all four academic years at Mitchell College. The Office of Integrative Career Development coordinates these experiences and prepares students to engage fully in each opportunity. Internships are an invaluable component of career development. According to the New England Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Class of 2015 Student Survey Report, 65% of graduating seniors had some internship or co-op experience. According to their Job Outlook 2015 Survey Report, 75% of employers prefer relevant work experience and 60% prefer to experience an internship or co-op. Additionally, Maguire Associates share employer survey results that highlight the importance of internship experience. At Mitchell College, we go well beyond the internship or co-op experience to create “pathways to employment” that begin in the very first semester and become progressively more complex and engaging every academic year! We work with thriving businesses and organizations in Southeastern Connecticut to create these pathways, including tours, job shadows, professional mentoring, rotational internships, and valuable professional projects to build students’ resumes and expand their professional network. At Mitchell, both faculty members and Integrative Career Development staff help students connect to the right opportunities. From résumé writing and interview practice in the Sophomore seminar to participation in the Workforce Recruitment Program to one-on-one support matching students to our dynamic partner sites, the process is guided, allowing students to explore the professional world confidently.
