The Gillingstool Vision

At Gillingstool, inclusivity and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do for our children.

In partnership with our families and the wider community, we provide a nurturing environment within a vibrant and caring school – inspiring our children’s passion for ambitious, life-long learning.

This is delivered through consistently high standards in teaching and learning encouraging creative and curious minds.

By working together, with respect, enthusiasm and care towards all others, we at Gillingstool promote happiness, good behaviour, kindness and honesty.

 

Gillingstool Primary School: Values

Our values have been carefully selected to ensure that they are applicable, relevant and understood by our whole school community who role model them each and every day.

 

 Resilience

We keep trying, even when learning is difficult.

• I have a go, even if I might make mistakes.
• I don't give up when something is tricky.
• I learn from my mistakes and try again.
• I ask for help when I need it.
• I use feedback to help me improve.
• I stay positive and believe I can get better.
• I encourage others when they find something difficult.

Aspiration

We aim high and always try to be our best.

• I always try my best.
• I set myself goals and work hard to achieve them.
• I am proud of my learning and achievements.
• I am excited to learn new things.
• I challenge myself to improve.
• I believe I can succeed.
• I celebrate my own success and the success of others.

Collaboration

We work together to help everyone succeed.

• I listen carefully to other people's ideas.
• I take turns and share fairly.
• I help others when they need it.
• I work well as part of a team.
• I speak kindly and respectfully.
• I include everyone in games and activities.
• We solve problems together.

 Responsibility

We make good choices and care for ourselves, others and our world.

• I make good choices.
• I look after my belongings and school equipment.
• I tell the truth and do the right thing.
• I am kind and respectful to everyone.
• I look after our school and the environment.
• I take responsibility for my actions.
• I follow our school rules and keep everyone safe.

Gillingstool Primary School: School Rules

✅ Ready

• I have my equipment and resources ready to learn.
• I listen carefully and follow instructions.
• I try my best and have a positive attitude.
• I arrive on time and prepared.
• I focus on my learning.
• I ask for help when I need it.
• I take pride in my work.

🤝 Respectful

• I use kind words and actions.
• I listen when others are speaking.
• I treat people the way I would like to be treated.
• I respect other people’s ideas, feelings and belongings.
• I take turns and share with others.
• I follow adult instructions.
• I celebrate other people’s successes.

🛡️ Safe

• I keep my hands, feet and objects to myself.
• I move around school calmly and safely.
• I use equipment in the right way.
• I tell an adult if I need help.
• I make choices that keep myself and others safe.
• I think before I act.
• I look after my environment.