The Aims of the School
Central to the School Development Plan are the agreed aims for the pupils at Davenies.
School Statement of Purpose
Davenies aims to encourage the pursuit of excellence and high achievement, and the development of the whole person in a caring, supportive environment.
Aims for Pupils
Davenies aims to encourage the pursuit of excellence and high achievement, and the development of the whole person in a caring, supportive environment by working with children to:
- achieve high standards in all areas of the curriculum according to individual ability
- develop enquiring minds, thinking skills and a spirit of creativity
- become highly-motivated independent learners
- be accomplished in the skills of communication
- be able to work independently and collaboratively
- gain advanced technological skills
- develop a set of moral values, putting the needs of others before themselves
- seek to extend themselves in body, mind and spirit
- be happy, self-reliant, confident and well-mannered
- have pride in their achievements, personal appearance and behaviour
- have high self-esteem, respecting themselves, others and the environment
Aims for the School
At Davenies, we believe that each child will succeed through experiencing quality in:
- a broad, exciting and challenging curriculum
- a secure, happy, safe and caring environment
- a place where moral values are actively promoted
- a community where each member is valued
- an atmosphere of support, challenge and encouragement
- innovative teaching and an investigative approach to learning
- positive learning partnerships between school and home
- an enriching programme of extra-curricular activities and visits
- a stimulating and attractive learning environment
- a rich, varied and up to date range of learning resources