The Key Opening the door to our future
Welcome to The Key, our strategic blueprint designed to unlock a bright and thriving future for both Saltus and our students. We are committed to providing an exceptional educational journey that seeks to unlock each student’s unique potential, guiding them confidently toward their dreams, wherever they may lead. We are adaptable, innovative, and responsive in our approach to teaching and learning. We strive for our students to be impassioned in their learning and equipped with the future-ready skills to be successful in life beyond our doors. With The Key, Saltus stands at the threshold of tomorrow, ready to turn potential into reality.
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OUR VISION
Inspiring students to lead us to a more just, fair, and sustainable world. At Saltus, we see our students as key drivers of meaningful change. Our vision is to equip our emerging student leaders with the skills, knowledge, and mindsets needed to make the world a better place. We are dedicated to cultivating an environment that both recognises and enhances student potential, preparing them to confidently influence and shape a bright and hopeful future.
OUR MISSION
To inspire a passion for learning and independent thinking through a commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity, and service to others.
OUR VALUES
Belonging
Courage
Respect
Empathy
We create a welcoming community where everyone feels included, valued, and connected.
We treat ourselves, others, and the environment with dignity and kindness.
We do not let fear prevent us from exploring new opportunities or facing difficult situations.
We seek to understand how someone else feels and see things from their point of view.
Integrity
We are honest, responsible, and do what we know is right.
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Our Strategy The Saltus strategy is anchored by four key pillars, each guiding us forward in our journey toward our bold objectives. With our students’ dreams and aspirations as our primary focus, we remain energised and focused in our pursuit of making these aspirations a tangible reality.
Community
Stability
Programme
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Community Be the First Choice for Top Faculty and All Deserving Students. At Saltus, we understand that the strength of our community lies in the people who form it. This community, united in its mission to support our students’ aspirations, is enriched by the best, brightest, and most committed individuals. We strive to be the first choice for exceptional educators and deserving students, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute uniquely and effectively.
OUR ACTION PLAN l Attract and foster highly skilled professionals with diverse
backgrounds and talent. l Develop opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to
enhance their leadership skills and promote ongoing growth. l Empower effective partnerships between the School and
its community. l Strengthen the existing faculty and staff growth and
evaluation model. l Empower a culture of belonging for all stakeholders at Saltus.
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Programme Empower Teaching Excellence and Learning Innovation. At the core of Saltus is our Programme pillar, dedicated to fostering teaching excellence and nurturing innovative learning approaches. Recognising that education is not static, but an ever-evolving landscape, we continuously adapt to meet our students’ needs. Leading in today’s educational realm demands flexibility, robust resources, and a culture of curiosity. This drives us to discover and implement effective methods to engage, educate, and inspire our young learners.
OUR ACTION PLAN l Develop a student-centred, rigourous, and engaging programme
focusing on the learning needs of students at various stages of development. l Implement KPI’s across the school to measure, monitor student
learning, and refine our instructional approach. l Enhance learning environments to support student-centred and
innovative programming. l Harness technological innovation for teaching and learning. l Provide real-world learning experiences beyond the classroom. l Provide exceptional and sustained professional development
to empower teaching excellence and learning innovation.
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Image Establish an International Reputation for Learning Excellence and Innovation. Saltus, deeply rooted in Bermuda’s rich heritage, proudly upholds its long-standing community legacy. Simultaneously, we are embracing change and progressing with the times, setting our sights on a future marked by confidence in our commitment to educational excellence and innovation.
OUR ACTION PLAN l Develop our unique value proposition. l Build a brand platform to support our Mission, Vision, and Values. l Develop an enhanced communication and marketing strategy to
reach the Saltus community, Bermuda, and the international stage. l Strengthen communications among key stakeholders within our
community, including a renewed emphasis on alumni. l Foster a community of champions for the Saltus experience:
alumni, parents, leadership, and community thought leaders to be brand ambassadors.
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Stability Build Strength and Sustainability for Future Years. Achieving our future aspirations requires solid and sustainable resources. Saltus is steadfast in strengthening its financial resources and governance and broadening our appeal to families in Bermuda.
OUR ACTION PLAN l Enhance the School’s culture of giving. l Increase the School’s endowment to support strategic priorities
and programmes. l Achieve strong, sustained, and diverse student enrolment. l Ensure strong governance and succession planning. l Ensure operational sustainability and fiscal responsibility to
support revenue goals.
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Portrait of a Saltus Graduate At Saltus, we are dedicated to guiding our students through an enriching learning journey from the early years through to graduation. Reaching beyond the knowledge and future-ready skills they will acquire, we empower our graduates to develop a love for learning, intellectual curiosity, and the academic and social confidence required to chart their bright future. With these mindsets as their foundation, a Saltus graduate is equipped with the competencies to become: A GLOBAL CITIZEN who embraces the diversity of culture, language, and values within their local and wider community and whose curiosity empowers them to make a positive impact. A SKILLFUL COMMUNICATOR who is empathetic, listens actively, speaks purposefully, and creates meaningful connections. PERSISTENT in the face of adversity, showing strength and perseverance in order to achieve their goals. An ADAPTABLE AND FLEXIBLE LEARNER who thinks creatively, seeks and considers multiple viewpoints, and is equipped to approach complex problems confidently. A CRITICAL THINKER whose intellectual curiosity prepares them to navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing world.
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Prepare to Meet the World is more than just a motto; it is a reflection of our commitment to equip our students with the knowledge, mindsets, and skills to become confident global citizens, ready to engage with the world. Through engaging and authentic learning experiences, our educational programme seeks to develop future-ready skills and competencies, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate. We are steadfast in the development of these skills which will not only prepare our students to thrive but also to lead in an increasingly complex world.
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