Our Ethos, Vision and Values
Our Ethos
Southill is a school where we belong. We are the pupils, the staff and the community around us.
We celebrate individuality, value difference and work together to ensure every child can succeed. Through strong relationships, excellent teaching and memorable experiences, we help children grow into happy, confident and well-prepared young people.
Our Vision
At Southill Primary School, we inspire every child to be happy and ambitious, enabling them to excel through positive relationships, growing confidence and the knowledge and character they need to thrive in the wider world.
We are a caring and inclusive school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best. We want children to enjoy coming to school, develop a love of learning and leave us ready for the next stage of their lives.
Our Values
Our three values describe what we want for every child at Southill.
Happy
We want our children to:
- love coming to school;
- feel safe, cared for and included;
- enjoy purposeful and exciting learning;
- develop positive relationships;
- feel proud of their achievements;
- leave Southill with happy memories.
Confident
We want our children to:
- believe in themselves;
- approach new experiences with enthusiasm;
- work independently and with others;
- ask questions and seek help when needed;
- learn from mistakes;
- persevere when things are challenging.
Prepared
We want our children to:
- understand their rights and responsibilities;
- respect and value others;
- contribute positively to their community;
- believe they can make a difference;
- develop ambitious hopes for their future;
- be ready for the next stage of their education.