The Vision and Values of Aberbargoed Primary should also be viewed alongside the local aims which can be found in the school prospectus.
Our aims and objectives should be read in context. We aim to be an inclusive, learning school serving a learning community. That learning community comprises children, members of staff, parents, and governors as well as members of the wider community who may come into our school. We strive to create effective lifelong learners as we recognise that learning is a continual journey, which can broaden our horizons and enrich our lives. Learning is a lifelong process, which doesn’t stop on the completion of a piece of work or on passing a test or exam.
The term “learner” describes all members of the Aberbargoed Primary School Community – whatever their age or role. We aim to provide a learning environment that develops pupils’ spiritual, moral, cultural and social development.
Our aims and objectives should be also set in the context of our core values. These are:
During Assembly on Wednesday 30th March 2022 the children from Reception through to Year Six described the behaviours they would like to see in our school. Pupils identified they expect successful learners to be:
- helpful, caring and kind;
- on task and focused;
- trying their best;
- listening well with listening ears and using good looking skills;
- hard working;
- respectful;
- polite;
- neat and tidy;
- confident and never giving up;
- calm;on time;
- willing to ask for help;
- proud of themselves;
- able to choose to do the right thing in order to earn lots of green points throughout the day
At Aberbargoed Primary School we seek to develop a learning environment designed to give
opportunities for every individual to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge to become:
Ambitious, capable learners who:
- set themselves high standards and seek and enjoy challenge
- are building up a body of knowledge and have the skills to connect and apply that knowledge in different contexts
- are questioning and enjoy solving problems
- can communicate effectively in different forms and settings, using both Welsh and English
- can explain the ideas and concepts they are learning about
- can use number effectively in different contexts
- understand how to interpret data and apply mathematical concepts
- use digital technologies creatively to communicate, find and analyse
information
- undertake research and evaluate critically what they find
and are ready to learn throughout their lives
Enterprising, creative contributors who:
- connect and apply their knowledge and skills to create ideas and
products
- think creatively to reframe and solve problems
- identify and grasp opportunities
- take measured risks
- lead and play different roles in teams effectively and responsibly
- express ideas and emotions through different media
- give of their energy and skills so that other people will benefit and are ready to play a full part in life and work
Ethical, informed citizens who:
- find, evaluate and use evidence in forming views
- engage with contemporary issues based upon their knowledge and
values
- understand and exercise their human and democratic responsibilities
and rights
- understand and consider the impact of their actions when making
choices and acting
- are knowledgeable about their culture, community, society and the
world, now and in the past
- respect the needs and rights of others, as a member of a diverse society
- show their commitment to the sustainability of the planet and are ready to be citizens of Wales and the world
Healthy, confident individuals who:
- have secure values and are establishing their spiritual and ethical beliefs
- are building their mental and emotional well-being by developing confidence, resilience and empathy
- apply knowledge about the impact of diet and exercise on physical and mental health in their daily lives
- know how to find the information and support to keep safe and well
- take part in physical activity
- take measured decisions about lifestyle and manage risk
- have the confidence to participate in performance
- form positive relationships based upon trust and mutual respect
- face and overcome challenge
- have the skills and knowledge to manage everyday life as independently as they can
and are ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society.
The Vision and Values of Aberbargoed Primary should also be viewed alongside the local aims
which can be found in the school prospectus.
