Ethos
Moor Allerton is a small co-educational school and has the atmosphere of an extended family. Everyone is made to feel welcome and of importance to the other members of the School, no matter what their age. Although a happy companionship between teacher and pupil is maintained, a feeling of respect for those in authority is also engendered.
The school is guided by Christian principles. All children are welcomed and encouraged to learn respect for differing cultures by living and working alongside those of other faiths and backgrounds, whilst maintaining their own identity. The intrinsic worth of each individual is stressed on a social, moral and spiritual level.
Although there is an emphasis on the academic progress of the children, games have traditionally been a way of fostering healthy competition and of teaching the children to enjoy taking part and making an effort. At Moor Allerton our children are helped to learn how to win or lose graciously.
In the classroom the children’s progress is regularly monitored and they are encouraged to improve on their achievements. Expectations of all the children are high and praise is given wherever deserved.
Gifted children are challenged and stretched, and support is given to children who may find their studies more challenging. The less academic child is encouraged and praised for achievements which may well lie outside the main curriculum.
Aims of the School
The School’s motto, “Fortiter laborate fortiter ludite” means “Work hard and play hard” and we seek to achieve this in a supportive and caring atmosphere.
Our aims are:
• To encourage the children to give their best in all areas of school life.
• To stimulate the imagination and increase knowledge through a broad based curriculum.
• for every child to enjoy the learning and finding out process.
• To develop each child’s individuality, whilst seeking the best for the child academically, spiritually and morally.
• To help children understand that as well as working for their own good, they should also take others into consideration.
• To maximise children's potential so that by the time they leave at 11 years of age they will have reached the necessary academic level to achieve entry to the secondary school best suited to their needs.
Exploration, innovative problem solving, independent expression and decision-making are actively encouraged. Students become informed, confident and active learners with a strong sense of self.
Moor Allerton prepares students to face the challenges of the future by creating education programmes relevant to today's world.
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