School Vision / Ethos
Improving Achievement Together
Aims for Students
To develop enquiring minds and a spirit of curiosity
To strive for excellence in all they do
To become highly motivated lifelong learners
To achieve the highest possible standards in all curriculum areas
To participate in a variety of extracurricular activities
To be able to work independently as a member of a team
To demonstrate high standards of self-discipline, behaviour and dress
To have high self-esteem, respecting themselves others and the environment
To be flexible and adaptable for modern life and work
To develop a sense of belonging to the school and the wider community
To represent the school’s shared values in their own lives
Aims for the School
We believe each student will succeed through experiencing quality in:
a broad balanced and challenging curriculum accessible to all
an enriching programme of extra-curricular activities and visits
a safe, healthy and stimulating environment for learning
a rich varied and up to date range of learning resources
innovative and varied teaching methods which encourage student participation
an ethos of support, challenge and encouragement to succeed
learning partnerships between school, home and the community
We demonstrate our commitment to working as a learning community by:
striving for continuous improvement in all we do
working together towards common goals
encouraging all at Cooper School to take a part in running it
encouraging everyone involved in Cooper School to further their personal and professional development
monitoring and reviewing the school’s own practices