The Philosophy/Ethos of Ridge School
To realise the mission of the school, we aim:
To create a secure, safe, happy and caring environment for all children conducive to their educational, emotional and social development, fostering self-control and consideration for others and promoting self esteem. To promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils and begin pre
paring them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life in a global world. These aims are achieved through the curriculum and through the various standards and frameworks we set in the school. Our planning, overall ethos and values contribute to our pupils’ learning and understanding, both of themselves and the world in which they are expected to play a constructive role. Account is taken of special needs, special talent, providing equal opportunity and embracing cultural differences. Vision,Mission and Values
The Ridge School seeks to be a learning organization that enables all children to experience success. A curriculum is offered to meet the needs of individual pupils in order that all children may fulfil their potential. Our aim is to produce life-long learners and responsible citizens. We strive to provide education that challenges. We encourage self-belief and a determination to achieve personal potential within a caring environment. Our motto: “Excellence, Humility, Service” – expresses how we seek to provide an educational experience that balances individual personal achievement with a broader awareness of one’s responsibilities as a member of a wider society. The School relies on a team of dedicated and experienced staff who, in co-operation with parents (a child’s first teacher), seek to fulfill our mission. Ridge School is a small school with a family atmosphere. It prides itself in ensuring a pupil-teacher ratio that enables sufficient individual attention to achieve its mission.