As part of our improvement plan for 2019-2020 we worked with pupils, parents and staff to define our school vision, values and aims.

We gathered the views of pupils through class based tasks and workshops.
We gathered the views of parents with post-it posters at a number of different events, including parent’s evenings, as well as a survey which was sent to all parents.
We gathered the views of staff at a whole-school staff training event.

Thank you all for your valuable input, we learned so much about our school and our learning community.

Brae High School – Vision, Values and Aims

Vision

To create a ‘Learning Community’ that is nurturing, supportive, ambitious and enables all children and young people to thrive.

Aims

To work in partnership with pupils, parents, staff, and partner agencies to ensure that Brae High School is excellent.
To ensure we work in collaboration so that every child meets their full potential.
To have innovative and excellent learning and teaching that meets the needs of all learners.
To ensure the school provides a flexible and progressive curriculum that enables all children and young people to develop the skills they need to succeed.
To have respectful relationships and communication at all levels in our school community, so that everyone feels included, safe and valued.

Values

Creativity

We are curious, creative and critical thinkers who innovate and use our initiative and have fun learning.
We have a growth mind-set – we know that learning means facing challenges and making mistakes, then reflecting on and growing from them.
We apply our creativity across all curricular areas.

Aspiration

We aspire to achieve our best, and get there with resilience, integrity and focus.
We support and help each other, and celebrate each other’s success.
We have high expectations for ourselves and others, because we know that everyone has gifts and talents.

Relationships

We know that safe, positive, respectful relationships are vital to success.
We treat each other fairly, with kindness, compassion and empathy, and always take responsibility for our actions.
We know the importance of good communication and collaboration.

Equality

We value each other, not in spite of our differences, but because of our differences – we celebrate diversity.
We all have a responsibility to ensure that everyone feels included, valued and worthy.
We expect to be listened to and help shape the school, and understand we have a role in ensuring that others have that opportunity too.