ASPIRE - our learning values
Rationale
We recognise that the world our children will meet in the future is competitive, ever changing and challenging. They will need to be equipped with the Core Learning Values that will enable them to adapt, develop and succeed in any circumstances, giving them the best possible chances to reap the opportunities that are available.
The following informationis at the heart of all the work that is undertaken in our
school. It is generic and therefore not subject specific. It provides a dynamic thread to our school ethos. Our Core Learning Values give direction to our school and help us create an effective, well-managed learning environment and culture that meets the needs of all pupils.
Our vision
At Shakespeare Junior School everyone is committed to exceptional achievement through inspirational education.
Our aim
For all Shakespeare Junior School children to be actively engaged in learning, applying skills and knowledge to ensure exceptional achievement and helping them to be fully prepared for future learning and the highly competitive world beyond..
Our success
Children who are clearly developing our Core Learning Values. They ASPIRE and are:
· Active
· Strategic
· Persevering;
· Innovative;
· Responsible;
· Empathetic;
….and are developing a strong sense of pride in their high standards of work and
outstanding achievements.
To be ACTIVE means:
· active learners
· active participators
· active bodies.
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To be STRATEGIC means:
· planning ahead in a wider context
· recognising and staying focused on priorities
· identifying contingency opportunities.
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To be PERSEVERING means:
· maintaining effort
· tackling problems
· having a positive approach.
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To be INNOVATIVE means:
· enterprising and adding value
· creative problem solving.
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To be RESPONSIBLE means:
· helping others
· being accountable
· developing independence.
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To be EMPATHETIC means:
· learning about artists, writers, composers and other thinkers
· valuing the opinions, views and beliefs of others
· exploring feelings.
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Celebrating ‘ASPIRE’ Success
The Core Learning Values are appropriately differentiated for each year group to ensure that success in each year group is appropriate to their age.
Each class teacher has a chart displayed in the classroom with the requirements and the names of the pupils. As pupils achieve the values they are ticked off.
Once all the Core Learning Values have been met for that year, the pupils receive a certificate and their ASPIRE badge.
The levels for ASPIRE are as follows;
Year 3 – Foundation Award
Year 4 – Intermediate Award
Year 5 – Higher Award
Year 6 – Full (Transition) Award
Each level of the award is started from the beginning of September each year. For example, if a pupil doesn’t achieve their ASPIRE award in Year 3, they are still able to work towards the Year 4 values and achieve success the next year.
How can parents help at home?
Using the Language
We use the language of ASPIRE all the time at school. By using the same language at home the pupils will see how important it is to demonstrate all of the values throughout every aspect of their lives.
Tell Us About Achievements at Home
Please tell your class teacher if your child has demonstrated one of the learning values at home. This could be through a club, homework task, create activities at home, care role…… These achievements will count towards their ASPIRE award.
Celebrate their Success!
Achieving the ASPIRE award is a significant and important achievement. It takes effort, determination and a real moral purpose. All pupils who achieve the ASPIRE award are included on the ‘Hall of Fame’ on our School ASPIRE Display.