At Vandyke we believe in a “world ready” values education.
Above all, it is our intention to ensure students leave Vandyke as young adults with the tools and confidence needed to navigate their way as citizens of an increasingly complex world but also ready to explore a world filled with wonder and opportunity.
We want our students to have a clear sense of the world around them and to appreciate their place within it. We want to empower students to build meaningful relationships that foster self-belief and instil a sense of personal responsibility.
Being a part of our school community means actively participating in and contributing to the shared environment and goals of the school. It involves building positive relationships, supporting each others’ learning and well-being, and working together to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone has every opportunity to achieve.
Our School Charter
Written in collaboration with staff, students and governors
We are responsible:
- We take ownership of our learning and behaviour
- We are socially responsible and use our voice to advocate for ourselves and others
- We engage positively with our wider community
- We understand the importance of attendance and punctuality
- We are curious, creative and committed to our learning
We are respectful:
- We embrace and celebrate diversity in our school community
- We all contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive school
- We actively listen and show empathy
- We communicate with kindness and consideration of others
- We look after our learning environment
We are resilient:
- We believe that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work
- We welcome feedback, reflect on it and set goals for improvement
- We celebrate progress, not just success
- We are courageous in pursuit of our goals
- We learn from our mistakes
