Vision & Ethos
We work with others to create a healthy, safe environment within which all our students can enjoy learning, make progress and achieve high standards. We expect all students to participate fully and make a positive contribution to the Academy and wider community; and, ultimately become successful, motivated, well-adjusted adults who achieve economic well-being. We will measure our success against these outcomes.
Our vision: what we are aiming to achieve for all of our students? Our students:
- Achieve high standards in their academic attainment and actively pursue fulfilment in their personal and social development;
- Apply and develop their personal, learning and thinking skills across a broad range of programmes;
- Excel in aspects of Academy life beyond the taught curriculum, including taking up and seeking national and international opportunities to further their learning;
- Contribute positively to the well-being of the Academy and the wider community;
- Are e-confident learners prepared for living and working in a global society:
- Are prepared to contribute positively to society and capable of achieving economic well-being in their chosen career(s);
- Go on to further their education;
- Understand the importance of learning throughout their lives.
Our ethos: what characterises our students? Our students:
- Have an enduring set of commonly held values, and learn and live their lives by these;
- Have ‘personal best’ as a consistent goal;
- Are well behaved and self-disciplined;
- Are motivated, think creatively and are confident learners;
- Make informed choices and pursue healthy lifestyles;
- Are respectful and tolerant of each other and different cultures;
- Have a strong sense of community;
- Have a strong sense of personal and social responsibility;
- Take pride in their own and the Academy’s achievements;
- Enjoy attending The Belvedere Academy and take an active part in their learning and Academy life;
- Are involved in the development of the Academy and help shape their educational experience