Our Charter
At St Nicolas every child will be part of a learning journey where they will grow and develop whilst making memories and gaining experiences to cherish.
Every child will:
- Be nurtured and supported with any problems;
- Be supported to become independent learners;
- Learn to read independently and to an audience;
- Experience falling into the world with a book or story;
- Develop an enjoyment for Maths and Literacy and make connections within these subjects to their everyday life and the outside world;
- Be able to explore technology, be safe online and have the opportunity to use, develop and create ICT programs;
- Take part in a daily collective worship and appreciate time for quiet reflection;
- To develop a spiritual awareness and visit the place of worship of more than one religion;
- Be encouraged to develop curiosity within lessons and ask questions of enquiry.
- Become researchers;
- Be part of a creative curriculum and experience exciting entry points;
- Find and develop their own creativity;
- Be part of two P.E lessons a week;
- Experience working alongside professional practitioners;
- Develop confidence and self esteem by taking part in PSHE lessons;
- Become equipped with communication and social skills to use in life;
- Have an older child as a ‘buddy’ to help settle into school;
- Work in an environment that honours mutual respect and manners;
- Experience being part of a performance and the value of working with others;
- Experience out of the classroom learning within the local community and organised trips; becoming fearless explorers of the world around them;
- Take part in fundraising activities and feel that they can make a difference to others;
- Learn to swim;
- Take part in cycling proficiency and road awareness;
- Be part of the school voice so that their opinions and concerns can be heard;
- Be proud to be appointed to positions of responsibility and fulfil tasks associated with them in a conscientious manner;
- Be given the opportunity to take part in a range of clubs;
- Be able to reflect on their own successes and strengths and decide on own development points;
- Be inspired and become an inspiration to someone else.