OUR CORE VALUES

 Our core values are the humanitarian values of DRIVE:

• Determination

• Respect

• Integrity

• Virtue

• Equality

 

Embodied in these are the British values of:

• Democracy

• Individual Liberty

• Mutual respect

• The Rule of Law

• Tolerance

 

We aim:

• to have the highest expectations and aspirations for our students

• to enable all our students to achieve their full potential regardless of background or starting point

• to insist on the highest level of standards from students

• to provide a broad, flexible curriculum which extends beyond the school day and is enhanced by the involvement of sponsors, businesses and other partners

• to encourage the active participation of students in the life of the Academy

• to ensure students leave with the qualifications, skills and character needed for success in their futures

• to plan and deliver innovative and creative learning in state-of-the-art, inspiring buildings using the best facilities and the latest resources

• to be a welcoming institution, which is trusted and used by the community

 

 

DETERMINATION

• strive to excel and achieve our best in everything we do

• accept that some of the most valuable things in life are not achieved without hard work and, sometimes, a struggle.

• be resilient when we experience difficulties and barriers and having the courage to persevere and to continue to do our absolute best.

RESPECT

• take pride in all we do.

• show compassion and concern for others.

• be grateful for the benefits we receive and acknowledge the efforts of others.

• celebrate the success of ourselves and others.

• appreciate diversity and recognise individuals have different interests, strengths and talents, and a variety of skills and experience to offer the academy and community.

INTEGRITY

• have the courage to do the correct thing, even if it is difficult to do so

• be truthful and sincere

• strive for and accept what is fair and just

• acknowledge and accept that rights and privileges often come with responsibilities

VIRTUE

• know what it means to be a good person and choose to be one

• strive to be virtuous at all times, especially when choosing to be so is difficult

• accept that virtuous choices may not be recognised and praised all the time but those choices should still be made

EQUALITY

• Value and celebrate those who are both similar and different to ourselves

• Ensure all individuals have equal opportunities to make the very most of their talents and abilities

• support the aspirations of all

• hear the voices of all individuals and ensure everybody has a fair say in issues that affect them