The Willowbank Way – Our Vision, Aims and Values
We pride ourselves on the school’s positive, welcoming and supportive ethos. Our vision, values and aims help us achieve this.
In line with the values, purposes and principles of Curriculum for Excellence, we aspire to provide all of our pupils with access to the highest quality of learning and teaching in order to maximise their successes and encourage and celebrate achievement in its broadest sense.
Our school vision and motto is “Be the best you can be”.
Our school aims are to:
• Provide an exciting, inclusive and communication-rich ethos where every pupil and member of staff is resilient, safe and confident to reach their full potential.
• Deliver modern, exciting and innovative teaching which allows every learner to develop their independence, talents and skills and celebrate their successes.
• Embrace the Team With The Family approach, working with all stakeholders to minimise the barriers of Additional Support Needs.
• Promote positive relationships, led by highly skilled, nurturing staff who have the confidence and skills to take risks and embrace new ways of thinking.
Our school values are centred on the Wellbeing Indicators of Getting It Right for Every Child:
Safe
• I feel happy and safe.
• I know who to go to for help.
• I am listened to.
Healthy
• I eat well and have friends.
• I am active and looked after and encouraged to make healthy choices.
• I have good mental, physical and emotional health.
Achieving
• I am encouraged to be the best I can be.
• I develop skills for life.
• I get to share and celebrate my talents and achievements.
Nurtured
• I am given opportunities to try new things.
• I know that people know me and care for me.
• I am nurtured and loved.
Active
• I have fun and am active in body and mind.
• I get a chance to share my learning and achievements.
• I am encouraged to play, explore, create and learn in a way I enjoy.
Respected
• I am given a voice and I am listened to.
• I make decisions about my school.
• I make decisions about my life.
Responsible
• I can make good choices.
• I care about my local and wider environment.
• I can help others and take on responsibilities
Included
• I belong in my class, school and community.
• I can help others feel included in play and learning.
• I know my individuality, identity and personality are accepted and celebrated.
Celebration of success is integral to what we do. We celebrate success and achievements daily, weekly, termly and yearly. This includes Head Teacher Awards, Star of the Week and Well Done Certificates at Assembly, termly Certificates for Achievements and Targets, and Annual Prize Giving.
