Values and Themes

SPIRIT – Values and Enrichment:

The SPIRIT ethos is the heart of our school and is focused on a core set of values that we recognise, promote and follow in all areas of school life:

S – Self Regulation
P – Participation
I – Integrity
R – Resilient
I – Inspired
T – Tolerant

These values:

Are embedded across all curricula and the focus for SPIRIT (PSHE) lessons.
Underpin the Behaviour for Learning criteria and the Student Code of Conduct.
Form the basis for student celebration.
Should apply equally to pupils, to our staff and to how we treat people outside our organisation.
Should be reflected in how we recruit, reward and manage staff.
Should be part of how we are held to account by our non-executive Trust Board and our local governing bodies.
Should have alignment with, if not be uniformly expressed in, our extra-curricular activities (SPIRIT enrichment).

SPIRIT Enrichment:

The purpose of SPIRIT enrichment is to develop skills such as resilience, teamwork, critical thinking and leadership to enable our students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. SPIRIT enrichment runs throughout the year, offering a wealth of opportunities for all our students as we know that extracurricular activities are a vital part of children’s education and post-school success. A dedicated SPIRIT Enrichment Co-ordinator monitors participation in an extensive range of extra-curricular activities to ensure our students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, benefit from a well-rounded, culturally rich, education. There are also SPIRIT development days, focus afternoons and our unique SPIRIT week. Over the course of three days in summer term, students in Years 7, 8 and 9 choose a selection of activities both within school and as external trips. SPIRIT week is an exciting opportunity for all students to participate in a variety of new enrichment experiences to develop and enhance their cultural capital, promote new interests and skills, and focus on health and well-being. We also know the importance of high-quality extracurricular activities in improving attainment, behaviour and attendance.

If you have any further curriculum questions, please contact Mrs L. Young, Senior Deputy Head.

l.young@alsagerschool.org