OUR ETHOS
Educating Together
Shared Education, Shared Future
Our Ethos:
Roe Valley Integrated Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive learning community where every child is nurtured to grow with confidence, compassion, and curiosity. Together we are committed to effective, child-centred learning in a safe, happy and respectful environment that leads to improvement. Together we have a team spirit that successfully collaborates with our school, local and wider community - we celebrate diversity, foster positive relationships, and empower our pupils to value their own and others’ cultures, preparing them to thrive and make a meaningful difference in a changing world. Our school community is rooted in the principles of Integrated Education: Equality, Faith & Values, Parental Involvement, and Social Responsibility.
Integrated education can best be described as the bringing together in one school of pupils, staff and governors, in roughly equal numbers, from Protestant, Catholic, other faiths and none. It is about cultivating the individual's self-respect and therefore respect for other people and other cultures. Integrated Education means bringing children up to live as adults in a pluralist society, recognising what they hold in common as well as what separates them, and accepting both.
We are an all ability and inclusive primary school, representing our diverse community and different socio economic backgrounds.
Roe Valley Integrated Primary School understands that every child has a unique set of qualities and talents. A child-centred approach gives equal value to all children and takes into consideration their needs and abilities when organising the curriculum and determining learning and teaching strategies. Children will be encouraged to value and respect each other's traditions and beliefs.
We aim to provide a forward thinking, colourful, child-centred, safe and secure, trusting environment where learning is fun and everyone is equal regardless of background, religion, culture, race, gender and ability.
OUR AIMS AND MISSION
Our Vision:
‘Educating Together’
Our Mission Statement:
R – Respect and Relationships – To have respect for self, others and our community
O – Opportunity for All - To provide equal opportunities for every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Opening hearts and minds through meaningful learning together.
E – Empowerment of children and teams – To empowering children to become confident, capable learners with high self esteem.
V - Values at the Heart - To ensure our school values are present in our children, colleagues, parents/carers and governors.
A – Aspirational Learners – To achieve excellence though high expectations, support and challenge for all.
L - Listening and Learning Together – To shape positive futures together.
L – Leadership at all levels – To aspire to purposeful leadership that empowers improvement and builds capacity.
E – Engagement in Partnership – To promote partnership, mutual understanding and to enrich learning, health and well being.
Y - Young people prepared - To contribute positively to a shared and inclusive society.
I – Integration and Inclusion - To celebrate diversity and promote mutual respect by fostering a community where children from all backgrounds learn together in harmony.
P – Personal Growth and Potential - To support each child in discovering and developing their unique talents, encouraging confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
S – Safe and Supportive Environment - To ensure a safe, caring, and stimulating/inclusive setting where children feel valued, supported with wellbeing, and empowered to succeed.
Our School Values:
Through presence and example, not just words
Friendship: We build strong, caring relationships.
Respect: We treat everyone with kindness and understanding.
Inclusion: Everyone is welcome and valued.
Community: We work together and help each other.
Aspiration: We always try our best and encourage others to do the same, it is okay to make a mistake.
Acceptance: We accept and appreciate our differences.
Diversity: We celebrate our different backgrounds and beliefs.
Equality: We feel like we belong.
Equity: We seek fairness for all, and we all succeed.
Honesty: We are truthful and trustworthy.
Responsibility: We look after ourselves, each other, and our world.
Integrity: We are true to our values in all we say and do, we make good choices.
