School Vision & Aims

Vision Statement

At Gorse Ride Junior School we will

Nurture an enjoyment for learning through an ethos of ownership, which makes a difference to our children from childhood to adulthood.

Create a supportive, caring and secure whole school environment where children develop mutual respect for everyone and everything around them.

Develop children's confidence to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential through opportunities presented by inspirational staff; within an innovative school that recognises and celebrates individuality.

Aims

Gorse Ride Junior School promotes high achievement in all areas of the curriculum by teaching children to:

• become highly motivated life-long learners
• feel valued, having high self-esteem - respecting themselves, others and the environment
• develop enquiring minds and a spirit of curiosity
• be able to listen, discuss and to work independently and collaboratively
• gain essential technological skills
• make appropriate decisions and take responsibility for their actions, understanding right from wrong
• develop in mind, body and spirit
• be creative and adaptable in the modern world

We believe that children will succeed through being taught:

• a broad and challenging curriculum with clear learning objectives, appropriate to his or her needs
• within an ethos of support, praise and encouragement to succeed
• in a secure, stimulating learning environment
• within an atmosphere of discipline which is relevant and consistent
• an enriching programme of extra-curricular activities and visits
• using resources which are varied, purposeful and well organised
• supported by a learning partnership between school, home and the community