Our school prides itself on its sense of community and upholding the positive values of a traditional village school.  The school’s ethos statement – Global School Vision, Village School Values – encapsulates the kind of school we continually aspire to be. We aim to provide an arena for learning which encompasses all that the local area and wider world has to offer. We aim to draw on local expertise and explore the local environment while also ensuring that children’s experiences stretch much further than their own doorstep.

In our school we offer a warm, friendly atmosphere where the children can feel happy and secure and where they can grow in independence and confidence. We make the school a stimulating place which generates enthusiasm and encourages positive progress.

Children feel safe in their environment and have a positive attitude to learning. We foster a culture which develops social skills and self-awareness, while placing equal value in strong communication and cultural sensitivity.

Our school values are built around the three Rs – Respect, Rights and Responsibilities.

Respect

Children at Walton on the Hill are taught to respect each other and themselves. They value individuality and respect equality and diversity. Through adults modelling respect, children learn to listen, communicate and behave in a way which contributes to the harmony of the school community and beyond.

Rights

"Children have the right to an education which develops their personality, talents” UNICEF.

Responsibilities

Fostering a culture of responsibility teaches children to become independent and builds self-confidence.  Children are encouraged to take on responsibility from day one, be that through looking after their property, joining the school council, becoming a playground leader or a bike it bug. We also teach children to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour. Through effective communication, children become aware of how they learn and behave to the best of their ability. They also develop an awareness of what they need to do next to make effective progress. Our final lesson is about collective responsibility and the vital role that we all play as part of the Walton team!

Please click below to see some of examples of how our three Rs are supported through the promotion of Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development of the children at Walton on the Hill Primary School