Values and Ethos
In caring about excellence and each other, and in promoting enjoyment and happiness through fulfilment, the members of the Longton Primary community believe in:
CARE through respect, support and togetherness
- practising selflessness and understanding the goodness in others
- showing care, consideration, loyalty and compassion through generosity of spirit
- showing respect for one another by appreciating each person’s individuality
- showing respect for the School’s aims and rules, facilities and fabric
- showing respect for self, through integrity, dignity and pride
GROW through choice, opportunity and imagination
- trying anything and being open to challenges
- approaching academic work with motivation, industry, and a love of learning
- playing a full part in the life of the School, making the most of opportunities
- being independent in thought, and offering leadership
- showing courage and perseverance in taking risks and meeting the unknown
SHINE through challenge, achievement and celebration
- understanding a sense of commitment in service of the community
- showing a sense of belonging to a shared vision, through support, teamwork and flexibility
- fostering independence and self-discipline in teaching and learning
- showing openness and integrity which enable honesty, sensitivity and trust
- giving time to one another to meet expectations, standards, values and acknowledge achievement.