Vision and Values 

Learning, growing and achieving together.

Our Vision:

We would like St. Mary Bourne Primary School to be known for its blend of nurturing provision with high standards for all children.

 We want it to be a place where visitor’s remark on the warm friendly atmosphere.  SMB will be a place where children’s hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

St Mary Bourne Primary will be known not only for high standards but for its preparation of pupils for life in the 21 Century.  Children will be able to articulate the skills they have used or will need to complete a task. 

When children leave St. Mary Bourne Primary School they will remark on how much they have learnt, achieved and grown during their time with us.  

At St. Mary Bourne Primary School we aim to:  

• Help everyone to enjoy learning and achieve success

• Provide a safe and caring place where everyone is valued and respected

• Expect the highest standards in work and behaviour

• Promote healthy lifestyles

• Encourage everyone to make positive contributions in school and the wider community

• Prepare for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life

• Encourage partnership between children, parents, staff, governors and the community

• Raise spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness

• Develop respect for different cultures and religions

• Provide the highest standards of teaching, learning and care in a broad and balanced curriculum

• Develop confident, independent learners.

Our Core Values are:

• Teamwork
• Respect
• Enthusiasm
• Excellence

Teamwork

Every child feels safe, happy and secure

 We work hard to develop the whole child and ensure that they are supported to develop as individuals and members of a community. We work hard to develop emotional wellness and resilience as well as children’s sense of place in the world.

Respect

Every child is respected and valued, and learns to respect others

 We aim to provide a curriculum that develops a culture of mutual respect for one another, our community and environment. We believe in showing respect for our community including caring, kindness, supporting and appreciating others. We act responsibly- showing respect for the local community, our world, promoting fairness and ensuring equality of opportunities.

Enthusiasm

Every child experiences success and learns how to learn

We believe in promoting and providing a stimulating and positive environment for all our learners. It is an environment that promotes lifelong learning, curiosity, active learning and encourages our children to   participate fully with enjoyment in all aspects of school life.

Excellence

Every child is motivated, inspired and challenged

We encourage everyone in our school community to aim high and set themselves new challenges.