Philosophies & Aims

Philosophy

The philosophy of Abbey Gate School is to provide a firm foundation on which all aspects of education will be built. We are a school founded on Christian principles and we strive to preserve a Christian ethos in everything we do. It is our belief that education is a route to spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development and thus the well-being of the individual. We believe in equal opportunities for all the children in our school, irrespective of social background, culture, race, gender or ability. In order to ensure future progress and success, we aim to provide a curriculum that is broad, balanced and stimulating. This entails following the National Curriculum and enriching it wherever this is possible It is our belief that we should provide a learning environment that is motivating, exciting and caring, in order for a child to develop a sense of high self-esteem and academic achievement.

Our school philosophy is the framework for all our aims and objectives and is the foundation from which all aspects of our school community develop.

To create high standards of learning for all children, providing access to all areas of the National Curriculum.

To create a lively and stimulating learning environment, which is exciting today and a preparation for the future.
To create a caring, secure environment so that all at Abbey Gate might enjoy high self-esteem.
To develop a lasting partnership with parents
To develop responsibility towards the environment.
To develop an assured place for the school within the community and to foster good relationships with our neighbours and others within the local community.
To create surroundings where each individual feels confident and at ease with what they do, and about the school.
To be able to respond positively to the opportunities and challenges of the rapidly changing world.
To develop a commitment to the virtues of truth, justice, honesty, trust and a sense of duty.

Aims

Abbey Gate School has two main aims in the school curriculum.

To provide opportunities for all pupils to learn and achieve.
To promote pupils’ spiritual. moral, social and cultural development and to prepare all pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.
These are based on an approach that stresses continuity, balance, recognition of the individual and the importance of skills, concepts, attitudes, values and behaviour.

Aim 1- To provide opportunities for all pupils to learn and to achieve

The school aims to:

develop enjoyment and commitment to learning
build on pupils’ strengths, interests and experiences.
develop their confidence in their capability to learn, work independently and collaboratively.
equip them with the essential learning skills of Literacy, Numeracy and Information and Communication Technology
promote enquiring minds and a capacity to think rationally
contribute to the child’s sense of identity through knowledge and understanding of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural heritages of Britain’s diverse society, and of the local, national, European and global dimensions of their lives
encourage pupils to appreciate human aspirations and achievements in aesthetic, scientific, technological and social fields
provide a rich and varied working environment to enable pupils to acquire, develop and apply a broad range of knowledge, understanding and skills
enable children to think creatively and critically and to solve problems
develop their physical skills, encouraging them to acknowledge the importance of a healthy lifestyle and of keeping themselves and others safe
Aim 2 - To promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare all pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.
 

The school curriculum aims to:

promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, in particular distinguishing between right and wrong
develop their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of their own and different beliefs and cultures
develop pupils’ integrity
help them to be responsible, caring citizens and to make a difference for the better
promote equal opportunities
develop an awareness and understanding of the environment
guide them to an understanding of their rights and responsibilities
promote pupils’ self esteem and emotional well-being
help pupils form and maintain worthwhile and satisfying relationships bases on respect for others and themselves
enable pupils to respond to opportunities challenges and responsibilities, to manage risk and cope with change and adversity
prepare children for the next stages of their education
develop children’s imagination and creativity by offering a wide range of experiences
teach an appreciation of all aspects of the arts; the ability to express feelings through the creative arts and the skills to use music, drama and the arts as a means of expression