Values Education
'Values' are principles that act as guides to our behaviour and provide reference points in decision making. They are essential to all human relationships and are especially important in creating a positive, successful and happy school.
'Values Education' is about understanding what is important to us individually, within our families and as a whole school community.
'Values Education' is therefore a community activity that depends on shared understanding and respect. The role of parents is fundamental.
At Silsoe Lower School we are clear about the values we wish to share and we work closely with parents to encourage all of our children to develop clear values for themselves.
In a two year rolling programme we study 22 values.
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Autumn Term Cycle 1 (2009) |
Autumn Term Cycle 2 (2010) |
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Quality Unity Peace Happiness |
Respect Responsibility Friendship Tolerance |
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Spring Term Cycle 1 (2010) |
Spring Term Cycle 2 (2011) |
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Hope Patience Care |
Courage Humility Love |
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Summer Term Cycle 1 (2010) |
Summer Term Cycle 2 (2011) |
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Simplicity Understanding Trust Freeom |
Co-operation Thoughtfulness Honesty Appreciation |
Children who demonstrate our values are recognised in special 'celebration' assemblies. Their name is added to our values tree and they are given a certificate to bring home and share with their parents. Parents are also informed of their child's achievement via a text message.This gives families the chance to share the values and to encourage the children.
