Working Together to Build a Better World S Introduction T

Working together to build a better World s introduction t n Mission Statement e t Vision Statement n o ethos of a Woodard School C the Curriculum a Well-rounded education Working with Woodard introduction Faith, unitY & ViSion the Woodard Corporation (Woodard Every Woodard school and academy is an Schools) is an educational charity founded integral part of the Woodard family of schools on the vision of Canon nathaniel Woodard and is expected to be an active partner with in the mid nineteenth century as a product other schools within the family. Woodard Schools of the oxford Movement and the Catholic firmly believes that all young people should be revival in the Church of england and a given every opportunity to flourish and to direct consequence of the Founder’s become world class learners, within nurturing concern to transform his contemporary and supportive communities that place pastoral society through the provision of quality care at the heart of all we do. All Woodard Christian education to the emerging middle schools and academies aim to provide first class classes. education in an actively Christian environment. Since that time Woodard Schools has attracted Woodard Schools is a unique expression of state maintained (Affiliated) and other Church of England schools in the nation. The independent (Associated) schools into its Founder’s vision of the family of schools as a fellowship and, through its sister company, the Society is guarded by its Provosts and its Woodard Academies Trust, sponsors academies. Corporate Fellows and the group is characterised by mutual support, help and encouragement. Mission Vision Statement Statement ‘high quality education in ‘as an organisation founded an actively Christian upon Christian beliefs we environment for all’ aim to awaken a love of learning in young people within a value-rich and value-driven environment that recognises the uniqueness of each person and our responsibility towards each other, and inspire young people to make a difference’ Why we do it We believe that education should: • help young people develop character – people • help young people to live life to the full. with largeness of soul, personal dignity and Important lessons are learned on the games integrity. field, in the theatre, in debate and competition, and in the shared life of a school community. • encourage young people to become active, Help young people develop a positive self- compassionate, inquiring and life-long learners awareness and self-confidence. in search of truth. • help young people to become active and • nurture creativity and a capacity for responsible citizens who make a positive independent and critical thought. contribution to society and who are encouraged to participate, care for others and show • help young people to recognise the importance leadership wherever that is possible. of the spiritual, moral and cultural dimensions of life. • equip young people with the confidence, aptitude and skills they need for life and • help young people to become confident for work. individuals, who understand how to be happy and to develop and maintain their own • develop internationally-minded young people spiritual, emotional, physical and mental who, recognising their common humanity well-being. and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. how we do it Woodard schools and academies provide a strong and distinctive vision and ethos founded on Christian beliefs and values. our schools and academies: • are places in which young • continually strive to deliver • are value rich and value people and adults are excellence in all that they driven communities. We particularly cared for, do. We offer a broad and teach the importance of the nurtured and valued. Good balanced education. We value of love, forgiveness, pastoral care has long been a recognise that all young truthfulness, integrity, hallmark of Woodard. Our people have a unique set of courage, generosity, schools and academies are skills and that it is the school’s reverence, wisdom, collegiate communities. We duty to enable them to fulfil thankfulness, humility, are part of one large family. their potential. We recognise endurance, service, that ability comes in many compassion, peace, friendship, • develop and inspire forms and learners need to be justice, hope and respect to all confident young people supported to enjoy success, people. Teachers have a with a "can do" attitude no matter where their special place in encouraging and an articulate voice in talents lie. young people to acquire these their community and their characteristics. We insist on future prospects. We nurture • are outward looking places civilised behaviour, confident and responsible that encourage global consideration of others, individuals who can make a awareness. We encourage our polished personal presentation real and positive contribution young people to develop an and good manners. to society. We place a clear understanding of, and a sense emphasis on character and of responsibility towards, the • are inclusive, creative leadership formation. complex, fragile, difficult and communities that build fascinating world in which they understanding, respect and • champion the cause of live. A number offer the IB empathy in young people. child-centred holistic Diploma programme; all have learning, paying particular international outreach work. • are faith communities that attention to the development All our schools collaborated to celebrate religious, cultural of the whole person: raise money to provide pupils and ethnic diversity and spiritually, morally, culturally, in Gilgil, Kenya with a new encourage dialogue and academically, aesthetically and secondary school, the understanding. We believe physically. We value all our Woodard Langalanga that we can all learn from young people for who Secondary School. each other. We welcome they are, and encourage them pupils, staff and parents of all to give their very best. faiths and none. ethos of a Woodard school ‘driven by Christian Values’ nathaniel Woodard (1811 – 1891) was a priest in the Church of england. in his lifetime, he was surrounded and shocked by social conflict, poverty, deprivation and the lack of aspiration. he set out to try to transform this situation. he firmly believed that education was the only way to aid this transformation and began his lifelong work of founding schools. during his life he founded 11 schools with the aim of providing an education with a fundamental foundation based on “sound principle and sound knowledge, firmly grounded in the Christian faith” how we do it today nathaniel Woodard’s vision means that: • We believe that the search wrong and a keen appreciation are made in the image of God. for knowledge is a search of themselves and others as Our schools and academies are for meaning and truth. spiritual beings. ones in which the atmosphere In our schools and academies is pervaded by the conviction we encourage young people to • We are inclusive that there is something good ask why, to look for the communities that cherish in everybody. connections between things, to each person. Our schools and bring to the surface the academies show a special care • We provide ways (both assumptions we have been for the vulnerable and those in formal and informal) in making about the meaning need – they have strong SEN which members of the behind and within things, to departments and pastoral care school community can become more reflective, to systems. Our schools and develop their spirituality reach beyond themselves a academies are places that (eg through worship, little, to take responsibility, to teach how to approach the reflection, creativity). All become more self-aware, to be stranger without fear, that Woodard schools have honest with themselves recognise the dignity chaplaincy provision. Many of and courageous. of diversity. our schools are strong in those subjects that speak to the soul • We are committed to • We acknowledge the value – art, drama and music. developing the inward and uniqueness of every moral character and human being regardless of We only have one chance with disposition. We encourage gender, age, ethnic origin, the education of our children, young people to develop a creed or sexual orientation. so their tomorrow must be moral framework, a rock solid We believe that each person is our urgency today. sense of what is right and of sacred value because they the Curriculum the aim of the curriculum is to develop internationally minded individuals committed to creating a better, more co-operative and peaceful world aims of the Curriculum our curriculum aims to nurture learners who are: • inquirers – developing and exploring their • decision makers – putting their skills, their natural curiosity. knowledge and understanding into practice for the benefit of others as well as themselves. • autonomous – self-motivating seekers of knowledge and truth. • Principled – acting with integrity and honesty with a strong sense of fairness, respecting the • knowledgeable – clearly understanding key dignity of individuals, groups and communities; concepts across a balanced range of disciplines. taking responsibility for their own actions. • Caring – empathising with others in ways that • balanced – intellectual, physical and emotional lead to commitment to action and service. balance underpinning their own personal well- being and their understanding of the well-being • reflective thinkers – critical

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