Our values are at the heart of everything we do at Dorothy Barley Infant School, where we learn together for a brighter future. We give each of these values equal weighting and through a knowledge-rich curriculum, engaging teaching, great relationships and strong partnerships, we work hard to ensure that Dorothy Barley is the strongest start to every child’s educational journey.
Character
We value strength of character and try to be the best we can. |
We see character as involving:
- Perseverance
- Responsibility
- Honesty (being trustworthy and showing integrity)
- Patience
- Independence (trusting yourself, giving things a go)
- Individuality (being ourselves, celebrating uniqueness)
- Courage
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Compassion
We show care and compassion to ourselves, each other and in all that we do. |
We see compassion as involving:
- Respect to all (e.g. for the community, environment, diversity)
- Kindness
- Celebration of others
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Challenge
We always work our hardest and aim to achieve. |
We see challenge as involving:
- Excellence (achieving the very best that one can)
- Hard work (putting time and effort into one’s work)
- Personalised (achievement measured by a pupil’s individual goals)
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