At Greengate Lane Academy we undertake to promote high achievement and an enjoyment in learning for life so that our children will:
- have enquiring minds and a spirit of curiosity
- be enthusiastic and motivated, with a love of learning
- be flexible and adaptable, having a range of skills to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world
- feel valued and have high self esteem, respecting themselves, others and the environment
- work independently and collaboratively, developing an understanding of themselves as learners
- achieve their potential in all areas of the curriculum
- respect religious views, moral values, other ethnic backgrounds and ways of life
We believe that each child will succeed through experiencing:
- an engaging and motivating curriculum, considering the needs of pupils, the local community and the wider world
- exciting teaching and a creative, investigative approach to learning
- an enriching programme of extra curricular activities and visits
- a welcoming, stimulating and calm learning environment
- a rich, varied and up-to-date range of learning resources
- an ethos of support and encouragement , celebrating success
- learning partnerships between school, home and the community
We demonstrate our commitment to working as a learning community:
- by ensuring that teaching and learning are part of an evaluative process
- by striving for continuous improvement in all that we do
- by working collaboratively towards common goals
- through open and effective communication