Successful relationships are underpinned by the positive ethos promoted in our school culture; a culture which demands high expectations of staff & pupils and which also demonstrates respect, tolerance and understanding of difference (in keeping with the British Values), in the drive towards equity of opportunity and excellence for all. We aim to create a culture of exceptionally good behaviour: for learning, for community and for life.

We aim to build a community which values kindness, relationships (koinonia), respect and empathy for others and to help learners take control over their behaviour and be responsible for the consequences of it. We encourage pupils to be active and responsible citizens, contributing to the community and society.

Through encouraging positive behaviour patterns, we can promote good relationships throughout our school community - built on trust, understanding & curiosity. We believe that as pupils practise these behaviours, over time they become habits that positively shape how they feel about themselves and how other people perceive them. As philosopher Paul Durant states “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” (1926).