Attachment: The Alice Smith School Five Year Strategy Plan
Alice
Smith is a dynamic community, and there have been great changes
made over the last decade. However, we are aware of our history
and traditions. Particularly important are what have been called
'Alice Smith Values'.
Early in 2000 a group of parents, teachers and Board members drafted
a statement of 'Values'. In this section of the site you will find
the full statement of values drawn up by that group. The statement
is the logical outcome of one of the key elements in our current
Development Plan "A British Education for an International
Future", which states that we 'treasure values of decency,
fairness, consideration and thoughtfulness in all aspects of school
life'.
At the Alice Smith School we aim to:
Develop "Citizenship" through individual contributions and through
community interaction.
At the Alice Smith School we value:
- The development of the potential of
the individual so that they are:
- Responsible
- Caring, compassionate and courteous
- Confident with high self-esteem
- Academically fulfilled
- Eager to maximise the breadth of opportunities
life offers
- The enjoyment of a mutual respect
with fellow students, teaching and ancillary staff
and the parent body
- The provision of an environment where
students find fulfilling friendships and no enemies
- A sense of identification with the
Alice Smith School community
andthe values of that community
- An appreciation of and a tolerance
and care towards our multicultural society, other
cultures and the wider community
- An appreciation and care for the environment;
school, community and global
Ourselves "We value ourselves
as unique human beings capable of developing our potential academically,
physically, aesthetically and morally."
On the basis of this, we should:
- Develop an understanding of our own characters,
strengths and weaknesses
- Develop confidence, self-respect, self-esteem
and self-discipline
- Make responsible use of our talents, rights and
opportunities
- Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the
Alice Smith School community; be a "good citizen"
- Develop leadership qualities and a willingness
to take responsibility
- Have a sense of and take a pride in our achievements
- Display a willingness to broaden our experiences
and develop our skills
- Strive for academic and non-academic fulfilment,
wisdom, knowledge and understanding
- Display an enthusiasm for learning and to aid
our own learning skills
- Display a positive work ethic and organisational
skills
- Display a high level of attendance
- Collaborate co-operatively with others
- Aspire to achieving the highest possible levels
of attainment
- Display a willingness to listen to the views of
others and the ability
to put forward one's own ideas in an appropriate manner
- Enjoy a full life and broad extra-curricular programme
- Recognise our achievements in non-academic pursuits
and take pride in them
- Pursue a healthy lifestyle, making informed judgements
on issues such as diet, exercise, tobacco, alcohol, sex, drugs,
etc
- Take a pride in our own appearance and conduct
- Dress appropriately for school related activities
- Be courteous towards fellow students, staff, parents
and visitors,
demonstrating good manners and sportsmanship
Relationships"We value relationships as fundamental to the
development and fulfilment of others and ourselves."
On the basis of this, we should:
- Foster relationships based on care, trust, affection
and respect
- Respect others and enjoy mutual respect with fellow
students, teaching and ancillary staff, parents and visitors to
the school
- Demonstrate to others that they are valued and
recognise their achievements
- Work co-operatively with others
- Oppose and display a distaste for discrimination
of any kind
- Display a distaste for anti-social behaviour such
as bullying and swearing
- Play a role in supporting newcomers to the school
- Listen to others sympathetically and voice our
opinions appropriately
- Resolve disputes peacefully
Community/Society"We value
truth, freedom, justice, human rights, the rule of law and collective
effort for the common good. We recognise the importance of The Alice
Smith School values, the support we give each other and the care we
display towards others."
On the basis of this, we should:
- Contribute to a purposeful, dynamic, warm and
caring community
- Develop an understanding of and carry out our
responsibilities as citizens
- Refuse to support values or actions that may be
harmful to individuals or the community
- Respect the privacy of others
- Support and care for our families and others within
the community, especially those who experience difficulty
- Help members of the community to know about the
law and legal process
- Respect the rule of law and encourage others to
do so
- Contribute towards good systems of communication
- Respect the fabric of the school and help to improve
the school environment
- Support school events and demonstrate team spirit
- Display pride in our school, our House and our
friends
- Develop a sense of belonging and strategies for
coping with change and the problems associated with living in
a transient society
"We value an appreciation of and a tolerance and care towards
our multicultural society, other cultures and the wider community."
On the basis of this we should:
- Display an interest in learning about other and
avoid offending others' sense of decency
- Develop an understanding and appreciation of Malaysian
culture
- Refuse to support values or actions that may be
harmful to other communities
- Appreciate that we have a role to play in the
wider/global community
- Develop an understanding of global issues and
current affairs - religious, cultural, political, environmental,
economic and social
- Develop a caring attitude and an awareness of
the plight to those less fortunate than us and attempt to make
a difference through charity initiatives
- Actively participate in the outside community
and make use of that community as a resource
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