Vision Statement

Our vision is to create a respectful, happy, safe and stimulating learning environment where children are nurtured to thrive intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually.

Key Values

As a school, we have introduced 5 key values, that aim to promote and prepare pupils for life in school and in a British Society.

The 5 values are to be upheld by all children and adults in school and will help us to work as a team to ensure we all reach our full potential.

  1. Respect
  2. Reflection
  3. Reciprocity
  4. Resourcefulness
  5. Resilience

As a Thrive approach school, we use techniques in large groups, small groups and on a one to one basis, both inside and outside the classroom so that all children are able to choose to follow and uphold these values.

School Aims

Below is a list of the aims that the school has prioritised for achieving our vision.

1. Pupils’ Progress - Achievement and Standards

We want to create a school:

  • Which has high standards of achievement.
  • In which all lessons taught are good or better.
  • Where a clear emphasis is placed on Reading, Writing and Numeracy.
  • Which prepares children for the next stage of their education.
  • Which challenges our children to achieve their full potential.
  • In which progress is celebrated.

2. Pupils’ Personal Development and Well Being

We want to create a school in which children:

  • Are happy, valued and safe.
  • Are independent in their learning.
  • Develop the enthusiasm to become lifelong learners.
  • Promote respect for themselves, others and the environment.
  • Develop enquiring minds and a spirit of curiosity.
3. Quality of Provision

We aim to create a school:

  • Which makes the most of the local environment in children’s learning.
  • Where staff are committed to their own learning journey and the sharing of quality practice.
  • Which achieves value for money.
  • Which provides training/career progression for other professionals.
4. Leadership & Management

We aim to create a school:

  • Which has excellent Leadership & Management.
  • Which nurtures and creates leaders at all levels.
  • Which communicates effectively with stakeholders.
5. Hillary Primary is unique because

We aim to create a school which will:  

  • Place the emphasis on the joy of learning in it many forms.
  • Place a strong emphasis on music, sport, art and drama.
  • Encourage children, staff, parents and local community to work together as a team.
  • Embrace technology.