At Wicor, our aim is to be an organisation where everyone
is passionate about learning and wants to move forward together; where
learning is at the heart of our school culture.
We believe that we no longer live in a certain world and we
recognise the need to have a philosophy to enable children to deal with
uncertainty.
Such a philosophy should recognise that:
- Children learn in multiple ways.
- Children need to experience deep learning.
- Children of today (tomorrow's potential leaders) need to be
equipped with the skills and attitudes to deal with uncertainty.
- Children need to develop and use flexible thinking skills.
- Children need to be effective learners, able to make choices
and also able to deal with the consequences of their choices.
"It is our choices Harry, that show what we truly are, far
more than our abilities." (Rowling, 1998 P.245)
We create a supportive context for pupil learning with the
following characteristics:
- A safe physical environment.
- Positive relationships between adults and children.
- Fairness and respect for all.
- High expectations.
- A positive behaviour management system.
- A social learning context whenever possible.
- Pupils involved in their own learning.
- Pupils involved in self assessment.
We also recognise that the process of developing a learning
community is continuous and involves everybody who is concerned with
the education of your child. It will evolve, grow and change over time.
We do not know what the future will bring, but we do know that if we
are truly learners, the future will be exciting, risky and fulfilling.
We also know that in order to achieve our goal and be true learners, we
must place flexibility of thought and openness of mind at the centre of
all that we do and be prepared to change when evidence suggests that we
should.