School Ethos and Values

Our ethos and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our children as confident, happy citizens.

Our School Ethos

Ravensworth Terrace Primary School allows everyone to participate by:

• Providing a welcoming, safe, happy school where everyone is respected and listened to; a school where we take pride in ourselves and our achievements, enabling children to become confident and successful learners.
• Striving to be the hub of our local community and an integral part of our society; building and joining communities locally and beyond.
• Being a partner in the education of our pupils and being committed to working in partnership with our parents, governors and wider community.

Ravensworth Terrace Primary School encourages everyone to excel by:

• Striving for the highest possible standards of achievement and behaviour in a stimulating environment.
• Valuing independence, developing a deeper level of learning and providing a curriculum which enables our pupils to become active citizens of the future.
• Working hard to develop excellent teachers, in an environment where all staff are committed to their own learning journey and the sharing of quality practice.

Ravensworth Terrace Primary School enables everyone to be proud of their achievements by:

• Celebrating every success, no matter how small.
• Encouraging everyone to do their very best and persevere in the face of challenges.
• Developing a love of learning inspired by quality teaching.
• Building and developing upon individual strengths and talents.

Our Core Values

Our core values are central to achieving our aims and sustaining the positive ethos of our school.  As a moral compass they guide us from day to day in our learning, thinking and decision making.  The impact of our values is evident in the daily life of the school.

Our Five Core Values are:

Independence

By this we mean that everyone in our school community:

• Acts responsibly towards others
• Chooses to do the right thing, on their own
• Works hard to achieve the highest standard of learning and achievement
• Is a problem solver who looks for solutions

Respect

By this we mean that everyone in our school community:

• Treats others how they would like to be treated
• Celebrates the differences and individuality of others
• Listens to each other showing courtesy
• Are polite and tolerant

Perseverance

By this we mean that everyone in our school community:

• Always tries their best and never gives up
• Aren’t afraid to make mistakes; we learn from mistakes
• Is willing to try new things
• Shows determination and resilience

Team Work

By this we mean that everyone in our school community:

• Pull together and support each other
• Are positive and optimistic
• Are cooperative, helpful and flexible
• Work together to achieve more

Kindness

By this we mean that everyone in our school community:

• Does kind things for each other
• Cares about others and their feelings
• Are gentle, friendly and generous
• Show compassion and understanding