Vision
Our vision is to promote self-worth that inspires our students to live well, achieve their goals and be a force for good in their school and in the world.
We are inspired by Matthew 5:16 in its commission to “Let your light shine”. We strive in all we do to find the best in ourselves and each other for the benefit of our communities.
Values
St Mark’s School is a school based on the values of:
- Aspiration
- Resilience
- Community
Aspiration
Aspiration – encourages us all to search for what is possible in life; we help our students to identify the best of themselves and others, to nurture and achieve it.
At St Mark’s we:
Set ourselves high expectations
Achievement
Encourage each other to achieve and celebrate
Recognition
Try our very best in what we do
Hope
Resilience
Resilience – enables us to persevere to overcome setbacks and challenges; it gives us the courage to embrace help and support for continuous improvement.
At St Mark’s we:
Remember that we are valued
Love
Accept that we all make mistakes
Perseverance
Have the strength to accept help when we need it
Courage
Community
We believe that our community should be a force for good; we demonstrate compassion and equality for all.
At St Mark’s we:
Respect everyone equally
Equality
Are truthful, caring and aware of our impact on others
Kindness
Are open, honest and listen
Trust
For further details click on the links below:
Theological under-pinning
Our Statement of Vision and Values
The Church of England Vision for Education
Consultation