Vision and Values
Everyday we come together to make discoveries, take on challenges and find the answers to the big questions about ourselves, each other and the world around us. At Nelson we hope you find us:
- Happy, healthy and safe
- Honest, kind and respectful
- Brave and articulate about our work
- A community dedicated to the growth of independent, imaginative, inquisitive, loving and lovable people
Our Vision and Values link strongly with our behaviour system and capture our whole school aspirations. These posters are displayed prominently in every classroom and in shared areas around the school.
At Nelson we are honest, kind and respectful. These are our three key values and to us this means:
- We are truthful and trustworthy
- We are kind, helpful and mindful
- We are considerate, attentive and thoughtful
The children agree to:
- Follow the school values
- Read daily
- Wear our school uniform
- Ask for help when we need it
- Listen
- Be ready to work hard
- Come to school every day
Parent/Carers agree to:
- Praise your child for all their successes
- Read with your child daily
- Send your child to school every day, on time, ready to learn
- Stay in touch/communicate with the school
- Attend half termly meetings with your child’s teacher
- Let the school know if your child is ill or has a problem
- Make sure your child has their school uniform and PE kit
- Encourage high standards of behaviour
The school agrees to:
- Have high expectations of behaviour and learning
- Create a safe and happy environment
- Reward and celebrate achievements
- Provide opportunities for activities after and outside of school
- Be intolerant of any kind of prejudice
- Deal urgently and effectively with bullying
- Get in touch if your child is not in school
- Plan exciting, purposeful and challenging learning
- Let you know how your child is getting on.