Vision & Values
Our Motto is 'Learning for Life'
Our Core Values
Our core values at the Academy centre around family. As part of the Welland Park Way, we expect all members of the school, including staff and governors to demonstrate these core values at all times, both in and out of school.
Aims of the Academy
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To provide a safe, caring and structured environment where students feel valued and develop strategies to ensure they develop good physical and mental health.
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To provide high-quality teaching and outstanding learning outcomes for all our students.
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To provide a broad and balanced curriculum in an atmosphere conducive to effective learning.
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To encourage students to work co-operatively, respecting each other, adults and their environment, to become confident, happy and successful individuals.
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To facilitate lifelong learning by providing opportunities and resources for community learning.
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To create an effective partnership with parents, governors and the wider community.
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To establish professional working relationships and to facilitate the professional development of staff to achieve the school aims.
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To work within a framework of equal opportunities and to encourage an awareness and appreciation of cultural and religious diversity, in accordance with British values.
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To challenge all students to achieve their potential and develop the academic, social and cultural skills to contribute to a modern society.
The Welland Park Way
Welland Park prides itself on being like a family. Therefore, we have four core values at its heart, similar to those in any family. We want our students to persevere when things are tough, we want our to students achieve, we want our students to respect themselves and others and finally we want our students to show kindness in whatever they do.
Students in KS3 undertake a student leadership and character education programme, called the Welland Park Way, which is based around our core values. These activities are completed in school, during extra-curricular activities or outside of school. Students will develop skills, qualities and experiences that are essential for their future.
Students in KS4 are expected and encouraged to demonstrate these core values in their daily lives through their revision, extracurricular activities and preparation for their GCSE examinations and life beyond WPA.
At Welland Park Academy, as part of the Welland Park Way, we have 4 core values at the heart of our family:
- Perseverance
- Achieve
- Respect
- Kindness
Throughout the programme students will develop these skills and work their way through the passport at different levels:
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
Upon completing each step, KS3 students will be awarded a certificate matching each step – bronze, silver and gold. Each step will also have a focus on ensuring students have good attendance, excellent behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Once a student has completed gold, they will receive a special WPA lapel badge marking their achievement.
