Children are born creative, curious and imaginative. It’s a wonderful thing – and we do everything we can to keep these traits alive. We nurture a love of learning, a thirst for discovery and a desire to be creative, so making sense of the world is always fun and exciting.
The book 'Educating Ruby' by Guy Claxton and Bill Lucas inspires our teaching. Like us, they believe that school shouldn’t just be about examination results. Of course, they’re important, but developing character alongside the curriculum is the secret to a well-rounded education.
Never stop asking questions. Say “Why?”, “How” and “What if?” a million times to begin a trillion magical adventures. Curiosity will feed your mind and imagination, open new doors and lead you down exciting paths.
You’re brilliant just the way you are. So believe in yourself, be brave and always have a go! Don’t worry about making mistakes – they’re all part of the journey, teaching you a world of wonderful things.
Everyone’s got a story to tell, an opinion and something interesting to say. So listen – you will learn from them. Make sure you share your brilliant thoughts too, as they’re equally valuable. Communication is a dance and you’re busy learning the steps.
Variety is the spice of life, so it's a good job we’re all so different! Let’s celebrate our unique differences and strengths, and include everyone. No one should ever be left out. We can do astonishing things when we pull together as a team.
Children see magic because they look for it. So keep seeing the world in a million different ways. Don’t be afraid to think for yourself, explore ideas (no matter how weird or wonderful), and let your imagination run free – and fly.
Things can get tough and you won’t always succeed first time. But try, try and try again. Keep pushing through even when things get difficult. Your true ability will shine through and your achievement will feel all the greater.
Whatever you do each day, do it with all your heart. Pour passion and enthusiasm into your work, take pride in the detail – and give yourself the time and space to do your very best.
Deciding on the right learning environment for your child is an incredibly important decision. But to truly appreciate just what Great Walstead has to offer, we think you need to come and see it for yourself!
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