A Freemantle Child will be:
a successful learner who…………..
Will have essential learning skills in literacy, numeracy and ICT; is creative, resourceful and able to solve problems; has an enquiring mind; can communicate well; enjoys learning and finding out about the world; has a positive attitude and is well motivated; is able to learn from mistakes; is happy.
A confident individual who…………
Has a sense of personal worth and pride in his or her self; relates well to other and forms good relationships with a variety of people; is aware of his or her own and others’ emotions; is increasingly independent, is able to take the initiative and organise him or her self; is aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle; is physically competent and confident; is aware of risk and is able to stay safe; recognise his or her own talents and has ambition; is willing to try new things and make the most of opportunities; is open to the excitement and inspiration offered by the natural world and human achievement; has a sense of humour.
A responsible citizen who………….
Is well prepared for life; is able to work co-operatively; respects others; is truthful and honest; understands the importance of his or her and others’ cultures and traditions; has a sense of his or her place in the world; has ideas to sustain and improve the environment; begins to understand the effect of global issues on peoples’ lives; takes account of the needs of others; understands that individuals can initiate change for the better; understands that there are conflicting values in society.
A Freemantle child will develop the following skills:
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Independent enquiry: able to process and evaluate information, plan what to do and how to do it. Take informed decisions and recognise that others may have different beliefs and attitudes. |
Creative thinking: able to generate and explore ideas. Try different ways to tackle a problem, working with others to find imaginative solutions. |
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Reflection: able to evaluate own strengths and limitations, setting realistic goals. Evaluate own performance and progress, with help from peers and adults. Make changes to further learning. |
Team working: able to work confidently with others, adapting to different tasks and taking responsibility. Listen to and take notice of different views. Able to resolve issues and reach agreement. |
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Self management: able to organise self, show personal responsibility, initiative, creativity and enterprise with a love of learning. Happy to work with change and respond positively to new priorities, coping with challenges. |
Effective participation: able to actively engage with issues that affect them and those around them. Play a full part in the life of the school. Look for improvements that can be made. |
With your support we can ensure this is true of every child at Freemantle School, and wouldn’t that be a great achievement!