ETHOS
At The Diamond Primary School we are committed to the education of the children regardless of race, religion, sex or status. Our ethos is founded on Christian principles where tolerance and respect for others is paramount. It is our intention that everyone feels valued and our pupils are encouraged to develop their full potential in a caring, secure and supportive environment. We believe that all children are ‘different, unique and special’ as our school motto states.
Our Core Values are as follows:
- Compassion - we show compassion by being kind, patient and loving (Ephesians 4: 32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another.")
- Community - we are a team who help, forgive and respect (1 Thessalonians 5: 11 "Encourage one another and build each other up")
- Courage - we work hard, persevere and endeavour to do our best (Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.")
- Curiosity - we are excited and eager to learn (Colossians 3: 23 "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.")
AIMS
- To help each child develop his or her individual potential to the full through acquisition of the skills of Literacy and Numeracy through high quality teaching provided by an enthusiastic, highly motivated and reflective staff.
- To provide a positive school atmosphere in which each pupil is not only preparing for the next stage in his/her education, but is enjoying to the full the one through he/she is passing.
- To offer a curriculum that is balanced and broadly based and which is designed to promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, intellectual and physical development of pupils at the school and thereby of society.
- To help pupils acquire knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and employment in a fast-changing world.
- To ensure the highest standards of pastoral care and child protection are in place.
- To encourage each child to take account of the feelings, views and needs of others, respect diversity and develop in each child the social skills required as a member of the community, both in and out of school and to foster, value and encourage partnership between school, parents, families and the community.
- To help develop personal qualities such as self-confidence, independence and self-discipline through praise and positive reinforcement.
- To develop each child’s confidence, ability and maturity in using ICT across all aspects of the curriculum and at home.
- To enable children to appreciate their environment and to show consideration to others.
