School
Aims and Objectives
School
Aims
Northgate
High School aims to be an excellent school, where
young people enjoy learning, achieve highly and
enter into the adult world with confidence.
We aim to produce an environment that encourages each
student to develop qualities of self-discipline, organization,
motivation and the enjoyment of working hard that makes
them confident and competent members of society.
We will continue to develop the positive ethos and learning
culture throughout the school community with a commitment
to a continual improvement and the highest expectations
of everyone.
We will continue to encourage a strong and effective partnership
with parents and the local community.
We
will continue to develop literacy, creativity and communication
skills so necessary for pupils to access the curriculum
and take their part in society.
We will take every opportunity to reward students
and enhance their self-esteem within the framework
of working collectively and supporting one another
in demanding the highest academic and social standards.
We will strive to offer a broad and balanced curriculum
which evolves to reflect the needs of pupils and the
demands of a modern society.
School Objectives
To develop in each pupil
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Self-esteem
and a feeling of self-worth. |
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A
healthy lifestyle and a physical and mental well being. |
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Care
and respect for people and the environment in a context
of a social, moral, multi-cultural and spiritual awareness. |
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The
ability to work as part of a team, developing
sensitivity to other people's needs and points
of view. |
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A
responsibility for their own learning and actions. |
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An
awareness of the modern world and an environmental
and aesthetic appreciation of it. |
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The
ability and confidence to communicate effectively.
This includes development of the key skills
of literacy, numeracy and Information and Communications
Technology (ICT). |
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A
sound scientific and technological understanding. |
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The
ability to understand and analyse information. |
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The
ability to apply knowledge and skills to solve problems. |
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A
creative and enquiring mind committed to life-long
learning. |
