Vision and Values
My children have been very happy at Standish High. The staff see the students as individuals and care that each one achieves the best they can in every subject.
Parent
Our Vision
Standish Community High School’s vision is to have uncompromising aspirations for every individual and for our school to be an exceptional and inspirational community of lifelong learners
We seek to be recognised as a school that secures excellence in academic achievement, personal growth and professional development. We focus on the needs of the individual through a commitment to every student, every subject and every grade. We believe that there should be no ceiling on ambition and that potential can be realised in all our students, irrespective of background or ability. We aspire to place a deep sense of care and support at the heart of our school.
Our Aims
- To become successful learners
- To become confident individuals
- To become responsible citizens
We will achieve this through:
- A broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that is tailored to the needs of all students’ irrespective of background or ability
- A curriculum that is built around the development of knowledge, skills and understanding, which essentially prepares students for their chosen destinations, college, apprenticeships and indeed, future employment
- Creating exciting and memorable experiences that give students access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities and cultural experiences inside and outside of the classroom
- Consistently high quality inspirational teaching and learning that enthuses and motivates students to love learning and develop an appetite to learn more
- A safe, secure, happy and caring environment in which staff and students feel valued
- Ensuring our students are equipped with the skills and growth mind-set to be able to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing environment
- Consistently high academic standards and expectations of every student based on good manners, mutual respect and self-responsibility
- Inspirational and accountable leadership at all levels that fosters a passion for learning in students and staff through support and challenge across all aspects of school life
Standish is a welcoming, happy school for pupils and parents and encourages all the children to set their aspirations high. The dedication of the teaching staff, and fantastic organisation has allowed these targets to be met and often exceeded throughout the school, ensuring that pupils have a very bright future ahead of them.
Parent
