Our Vision
Learning for life
VISION
At Lochgilphead Joint Campus, we put learning at the core of all that we do. We are ambitious and aspire to support every pupil to achieve to their full potential. We have high expectations and aim to empower young people to have the confidence, self-belief and resilience to create their own future. We are passionate about equality and celebrate diversity within our school and our wider community. We show respect for others and our environment. We care about our planet and are committed to promoting sustainability. We care about the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff and we work in equal partnership with parents to help their children become the best they can be.
VALUES
Like all good organisations, our work is informed and driven by our four core values:
ACHIEVEMENT
AMBITION
EQUITY
RESPECT
Essentially, our values encapsulate what we stand for; they ensure a consistent moral and ethical purpose and help us to create an ethos of openness, trust and integrity.
We recognise our values in action through the following:
ACHIEVEMENT
Teaching of the highest standard possible
Regular assessment and excellent formative feedback
Every pupil has a chance to discuss progress in learning and next steps
High expectations of effort, behaviour and attainment
Celebration of pupil achievements within school and the wider community
AMBITION
Ongoing focus on raising attainment
Excellent careers education and drive to find a positive destination for all pupils
Development of resilience, independence and self-realisation
EQUITY
Pupils given excellent support to remove potential barriers to learning
Strong commitment to social justice and targeted intervention to address gaps in attainment caused by social disadvantage
All pupils have access to enrichment activities
RESPECT
Relationships are based on care, kindness and consideration
Language and tone of all communication is positive and appropriate
School rules are supported and followed
Environment is maintained to a high standard
Learning for life
LEARNING
Learning is our purpose and our passion – everything we do has the ultimate aim of improving the learning experience of our pupils and we believe in the intrinsic value of education. We want to create classrooms which are relaxed, calm and quiet. Best use will be made of resources to deliver lessons which are stimulating, challenging and enjoyable. We will invest in developing the skills and knowledge of our teachers to promote the highest possible standards of teaching and learning.
ASPIRATION
We want the best future for every child and desire to instil self-motivation and ambition through setting high expectations of performance and behaviour. Compliance with basic school rules is essential for creating an ethos of achievement and our expectations extend to the wearing of full school uniform at all times. Pupils will be encouraged to strive for personal excellence in their learning and will be equipped with the knowledge required to make informed choices about their life beyond school.
EMPOWERMENT
The empowerment of the individual child is our goal. This is a holistic aim, the elements of which are a combination of curricular and extra-curricular activities, nurture, relationships and expectation. We want our pupils to take personal responsibility for their progress and learning; we want them to develop a solution-focused approach to problems; and we want them to build the resilience to deal with disappointment in a positive and constructive way.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
The physical and mental health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff must be nurtured. It is a key element of our vision and is essential in supporting the whole process of learning and teaching. Healthy pupils are happy and learn better; healthy staff have the positivity and energy to deliver excellent learning.
PARTNERSHIP
The partnership between home and school is crucial to effective learning. We aim to work together with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust to create strong, independent pupils. We value open and honest communication and recognise the importance of listening.
We are committed to developing further a range of partnerships with associated schools, other agencies and employers to provide opportunities for achievement and positive destinations for all pupils.
DIVERSITY
We want our pupils to learn and develop compassion and empathy for others. We recognise and celebrate the differences that make us human and want to have a fully inclusive school which welcomes people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs and genders. We have zero tolerance of any form of bullying or harassment based on race, disability, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.
SUSTAINABILITY
Our pupils need to learn to be citizens of the world and to be aware that they are custodians of our global destiny. We will promote social equity, democracy and environmental awareness, encouraging our pupils to take action to support a fairer society and to respect the rights of others.