Our Aims and Values

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.