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OUR MISSION,

ETHOS AND VALUES

‘Inspiring learning, for all, for life’. Building a bridge to your future:
We are an adventurous learning community,
This is our longstanding mission as a school and it is constantly looking outwards to the world and ahead
one that we take very seriously. We believe that all to the future; we aim to equip everyone to confidently
children have a right to an education that is not only take the next steps in their own journeys, wherever
highly effective, but that is also rich in experiences, that may lead them, building bridges to limitless
that sparks their natural curiosity, and that genuinely opportunities in the world.
inspires them.
Our values underpin our mission and were selected
Our School Ethos by our children. They believe in them wholeheartedly
and place them at the heart of what we do:
Our ethos describes what you can expect to
experience at Chepstow School, day in – day out. • Positivity
This is our school culture that every member of our “It always seems impossible until it is done.”
community helps to shape and create – from the Year
7s to the Headteacher, from our reception staff to our • Perseverance
Sixth Formers to our newly qualified teachers. “Is the hard work you do after you get tired
of doing the hard work you already did.”
Strong foundations: We want Chepstow School to be • Ambition
a place in which every member of our community can “Reach for the moon and if you fall short,
feel that they belong, where they are recognised and you will land on the stars.”
valued for their particular gifts, talents and the unique
contribution that they can make to our school life. We • Curiosity
aim to give every member of our school community “I have no special talent, I’m only
the unshakeable foundations they need to flourish to passionately curious.”
their full potential.
• Equity
“Equality is treating everyone
the same. But equity is taking differences into
account, so everyone has a chance to succeed.”

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