Information / Aims And Values


Leading Learning for Life

Our key goal is for every student at Swadelands, through their individual learning experiences,
to pursue personal excellence, to be prepared for life
and to have fostered a love of learning which will last through life.

 

The Student at Swadelands School

Our target is for every student to be prepared for the world of work and to be an effective member of the community; they will be able to take their experiences of learning into adult life with an understanding and respect for the diversity of people; they will be willing to challenge themselves and explore the unknown and have the tools to continue in their own personal development; they will be able to cope with a competitive world and learn from success and the challenges they face; they will understand the importance of working and learning collaboratively and engage positively with a wide range of people; they will be prepared for living independently and be self-reliant; they will value and celebrate achievement.

 

Committed to learning at Swadelands School

  • Bring equipment to lessons, want to take part in all lessons and arrive to lessons on time
  • Be available for extra activities, study support and helping other students
  • take responsibility for not letting down others in the school
  • encourage others to get involved
  • help adults to organise and manage lessons and extra curricular activities.

 

Understand what you are trying to achieve and how to go about doing it

  • know the differences between how you have to think for each subject area of the curriculum and the connections between them.
  • know when and how to use the principles of; leadership, time management, working with others, problem solving and research
  • Be clear about how you are going to be assessed in each subject area.

 

Understand that learning is a lifelong experience and forms an important part of a healthy, balanced and active lifestyle

  • know how participation in a variety of different activities contributes to a balanced healthy, active lifestyle.
  • describe how each activity you get involved in affects your mind, fitness, health and feelings about yourself
  • explain how the School helps you to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

 

Have the confidence to get involved in different subjects and extra curricular activities including PE and school sport

  • willing to demonstrate what you can do and volunteer questions and answers
  • ask for help when you need it and take the initiative to help others
  • keen to take part in a range of learning and leadership opportunities, including clubs and examination courses
  • ready to take part as a learner, leader, mentor, or assessor
  • talk positively about what you have achieved and willing to try new ideas, roles and activities without worrying about failing.

 

Have the skills and control that you need to take part in different forms of learning successfully?

  • show good body, mind and self control and movement
  • demonstrate good communication skills with adults and other students
  • have a wide range of skills and techniques that you can apply and adapt effectively
  • show good fluency and accuracy in your movements and language.

 

Willing to take part in a range of challenge-type, competitive and creative activities

  • always happy to get involved in any of the activities on offer at Swadelands.
  • choose to get involved in more than one type of activity at lunchtimes or after school
  • content to work and perform on your own, as well as in groups and teams.

 

Think about what you are doing and make decisions for yourself

  • work without constant prompting and direction from the teacher
  • ask questions that help you to organise yourself and make progress
  • come up with and explain a range of ideas and strategies to help you improve
  • vary and adapt what you do, taking into account others’ strengths and weaknesses
  • react to situations intelligently when developing a piece of work or performing.
  • Show a desire to improve and achieve in relation to your own personal excellence
  • show determination to achieve the best possible results
  • spend extra time practicing, completing homework and training
  • often compare your performance to your own in the past and to other people’s
  • often feel that your work or performance could be better still
  • ask for advice and information on how to improve your attainment and the quality of your performance.

 

Have the stamina and determination to keep going

  • have high levels of concentration
  • maintain your activity and energy levels
  • seldom miss school because of illness or injury
  • be physically strong and fit enough to take part in activities in lessons.

 

Enjoy lessons at school, and maintain a positive Attitude

  • keen to take part in what is going on
  • talk about what you are doing with enthusiasm
  • show an interest in school events and notice-boards
  • often watch or read about different subject areas to extend your interest and understanding
  • eager to get to lessons
  • smile often.