Vision, Values AND SWRA PLEDGE
No Borders, Just Horizons…
Sir William Robertson Academy’s aim is for all of our pupils to Aspire to be the best that they can be, and this core principle drives our vision for our carefully planned and structured curriculum. Children come first at our school and this is a principle which guides all of our Trust’s schools. We embrace the quotation from the pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart, ‘No Borders, Just Horizons’ as a message of boundless optimism and opportunity for our pupils if they embrace all that our school has to offer.
Our vision is underpinned by our core values which are:
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Involvement
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Kindness
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Responsibility
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Creativity & Critical Thought
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Resilience
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Achievement
We are proud of our House system at Sir William Robertson Academy. Our House names have been carefully chosen and represent a diverse set of cultures for our students to be inspired by:
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Seacole House after Mary Seacole
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Windrush House after the Windrush Generation
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Robertson House after Sir William Robertson
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Attenborough House after Sir David Attenborough.
Every student and member of staff belongs to a House. Houses compete in a variety of sporting, academic and artistic competitions throughout the year, where students receive House Points for both victory and participation. House Points are also received through our Rewards System.
SWRA Pledge
pLEDGE 1 - REGULARLY ATTEND AN EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUB
Every Department at SWRA will offer at least one extra-curricular club throughout the year. Eg. – Drama Club / Sports Clubs (all year round) / Lego Robotics Club / French Film Club / Creative writing club. Students have the opportunity to complete Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze, Silver and Gold).
PLEDGE 2 - REPRESENT THE SCHOOL IN A SPORTING, CULTURAL OR ACADEMIC EVENT
There are many opportunities for students to get involved in a sporting, cultural or academic event. Eg.- Maths Challenge / Sports Fixtures / National Sporting Competitions / House Performing Arts Day / Open Evenings.
PLEDGE 3 - TAKE PART IN A SCHOOL PRODUCTION OR EVENT
Students have lots of opportunities to take part in a school production or event. Eg. – Whole School Christmas Production / KS3 Summer Show / Sports Day.
PLEDGE 4 - TAKE PART IN A FORMAL PRESENTATION TO AN AUDIENCE
Students have the chance to talk in a formal presentation throughout their time at SWRA. Eg. – Base Time presentations / Assemblies / Open Evenings.
PLEDGE 5 - BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN A COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Serving the community is really important to us at SWRA. Eg. – Litter picking in school and in Welbourn / Interact Club / OAP Party / Joining the House Council / Base Representatives.
PLEDGE 6 - PARTICIPATE IN A FUNDRAISING EVENT IN THE SCHOOL
Students can get involved with fundraising throughout their time at SWRA. Eg – Swimarathon / Interact Club / Staff vs. Student Sports matches.
PLEDGE 7 - CONTRIBUTE TO SWRA
Students are encouraged to become part of the House Leadership Team every year. Eg. – House Captains / House Ambassadors / House Council.
PLEDGE 8 - TO PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST ONE YEARLY CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT VISIT
Every Department will endeavour to offer a Curriculum Visit. These can be day trips or residential. Eg. – Day Trips to places of worship / Rand Farm / Hill Holt Wood / Pantomime Trip /London Performing Arts Trip / New York Drama Trip / PGL Trip / Ski Trip / Trip to France….
PLEDGE 9 - TO READ A GREAT PIECE OF LITERATURE
The Library is full of a wide variety of books. Mrs Costello will help you to find something to read. Reading is encouraged and championed at SWRA. We have a Reading Buddies Programme, where 6th Formers help KS3 students to build confidence in their reading.
PLEDGE 10 - PARTICIPATE IN AN ACTIVITY TO HELP ME CONSIDER MY FUTURE CAREER
Mrs Dowding offers so many opportunities for students to consider their future careers. Eg. – Work Experience Week / Base Time Activities / Guest Speakers / Bring your child to work day etc.
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