Bravely,
Bravely, faithfully, happily we go, into the future whatever it holds.
Bravely, faithfully, happily we go, always to be caring, gentle and bold.
- St. Aubyn’s school song
What the pupils say...
The best thing about St. Aubyn’s is that it doesn’t matter if you make mistakes, the important thing is to persevere.
- Arlo, Year 5
St. Aubyn’s is big and you have a lot of room to do fun things!
- Alfie, Year 6
The excellent sports opportunities got me into the high school sports team, and the incredible learning environment has helped me to thrive and flourish at secondary school.
- Isabel, Alumni
St. Aubyn’s was an amazing place in which to learn, discover myself and make great friendships.
- Elsie, Alumni
Louis Taylor Head St. Aubyn’s School
This strategy represents something very special. It will be our route map for all decisions made over the next five years, with the details within having been formulated from the opinions of the entire St. Aubyn’s community.
This will lead us forward together as we prepare our children today for the world of tomorrow.
As the Head of the School, I will endeavour to follow in the footsteps of those who have brought us to this point, Bravely, Happily and Faithfully.
Michael Foster Chair of Governors St. Aubyn’s School
Ever since its foundation in 1884, St. Aubyn’s School has remained at the forefront of educational development. We consistently combine the best traditional methods of teaching and learning with the most up to date and forward-thinking ideas. We strive to be the very best option for parents in the area who are looking for an education that is both academic and progressive in terms of the development of each pupil as an individual.
This new strategy, under the direction of the Head and the Senior Management Team, is fully supported by the Governing Body. The School will continue to step forward into the future, with a financially sound footing leading us into the next exciting chapter of our history.
The fact that this strategy was developed with the voice of the parents, pupils and staff fully taken into account means that we can truly take these steps together, as a community, as one St. Aubyn’s team.
Mission statement Aims of the School
At our school, we are dedicated to nurturing curious minds, fostering academic boldness, and building inclusive communities. Through innovative teaching methods and a dynamic curriculum, we empower every child to reach their full potential and become lifelong learners and contributors to society. We embrace diversity, champion inquiry, and cultivate a culture of respect, empathy, and resilience.
As a thread through the School, the St. Aubyn’s Promises guide us in our behaviour towards one another and our determination to be the best versions of ourselves possible.
Our aim is to create an environment where academic excellence and personal growth intertwine seamlessly. Building upon our enduring motto, “Fortiter, Fideliter, Feliciter; Bravely, Faithfully, Happily,” we embrace a dynamic approach to teaching and learning that honours tradition, while also embracing innovation.
BRAVELY
A commitment to excellence in:
• Academic boldness
• Championing curiosity
• Broadening opportunity
FAITHFULLY
A commitment to our citizenship in:
• Community connectors
• Environmental stewards
• Actively inclusive
HAPPILY
A commitment to looking after our wellbeing through:
• Active lives
• Nurturing spaces
• Healthy mindsets
St. Aubyn’s Promises
We do our best to be our best: Every day, we try our best in lessons and life.
We celebrate others’ success: Together, we find joy in each other’s achievements, lifting each other up along the way. 01 06 03 08 05 10 02 07 04 09
We treat others as we want to be treated: With kindness and respect, we build connections based on empathy and compassion.
We are respectful: We show respect to our teachers, to people who help us, to each other and to ourselves. We don’t gossip or unfairly judge others.
We follow instructions politely: We listen carefully to teachers and do as we’re asked, understanding that cooperation is key to our success.
We are peacemakers: In every situation, big or small, we choose understanding and harmony over conflict.
We are truthful and honest, especially with ourselves: Honesty guides us on a journey of self-discovery and integrity.
We listen carefully to each other: Every voice matters, and we value understanding and unity in our conversations.
We embrace our differences: Diversity is our strength, and inclusivity is our way of life.
We make a positive change in the world: With purpose and compassion, we strive to leave a positive impact on the world around us.
BRAVELY PRIORITY ONE: EXCELLENCE
Academic boldness
• Ensuring pupils reach their full academic potential
• Ensure that the curriculum consistently adds value to the academic level of pupils
• Ensure that excellent 11+ results to selective schools are maintained
• Ensuring that teaching staff are highly trained in the best, data-driven pedagogical approaches
Championing curiosity
• Build a culture of inquiry and love of learning in our pupils, developing into a lifetime focus
• Integrate inquiry-based, ‘hands-on’ learning approaches into the curriculum to stimulate curiosity, questioning and critical thinking
Broadening opportunity
• Regularly reviewing the curriculum to expand the subjects available to our pupils
• Consistently providing additional learning experiences such as school trips and visiting groups
PRIORITY TWO: CITIZENSHIP
Community connectors
• Strengthen ties with the local community, encouraging active participation and collaboration that involves school facilities, pupils, staff, and governors
• In community initiatives, fostering a sense of shared responsibility
• Increase the charitable activities of the school, through assisted places, use of the School’s facilities and positive direct action by pupils to assist local community projects
Environmental stewards
• Initiate the School Initial Sustainability Plan and work towards a net zero objective
• Ensure that outdoor learning features consistently across all year groups
• Review yearly the Environmental Education curriculum and ensure it is up to date with the latest scientific understanding
Actively inclusive
• Ensuring that the pupil voice is loud, clear and has a say in key decisions across the School
• Reviewing and refining all policies and addressing specific barriers so that every child is supported to fully participate in all school activities
• Continue to be a space that welcomes all faiths, and none, cultivating a space that actively includes families of all backgrounds and cultures, and facilitates understanding and empathy across all community members
HAPPILY... PRIORITY THREE: WELLBEING
Active lives
• Continue and enhance sports provision for pupils, promoting physical fitness and a passion for sports and physical activity
• Provide staff with opportunities for professional development in sportsrelated areas
• Collaborate with governors and other sectors to invest in sports facilities and programmes that benefit both the school and the community
Nurturing spaces
• Work with the community to create spaces in the school for overall mental and physical wellbeing
• Retain a focus on a holistic curriculum - with Art, Music, Drama and Dance continuing to be a key part of the school curriculum
Healthy mindsets
• Prioritise the well-being of both pupils and staff, implementing tailored programmes and support systems
• Foster an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates each individual’s uniqueness
• Promote healthy living initiatives, emphasising physical activity and balanced lifestyles for all
INTO THE FUTURE, WHATEVER IT HOLDS... FORGING THE PATH AHEAD
Prioritise actions that support outstanding outcomes for pupils, in an environment where all children belong
Invest in recruitment, retention and continued professional development of high-quality teachers and a rewarding work environment
Ensure continued long-term financial sustainability and active stewardship of resources to meet our objectives
