Vision and Values

We believe that all our young people have the potential to achieve highly in school and feel successful in life. We are committed to our pursuit of the highest standards possible in education and we are united in our determination that all students will excel.
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We want all our students to flourish and to become creative, confident and caring citizens who are happy in themselves, excited about learning, and ambitious for success. They will leave us ready to participate fully in our society and well prepared to face the challenges and opportunities of adulthood.

At the heart of our school are our values. These values drive our school and remain central to everything we do.

Excellence

Be the best you can be in everything you do
Strive to exceed all expectations inside and outside the classroom.
No excuses
Be ambitious for your future

Responsibility

Take responsibility for your own learning and behaviour
Engage fully in lessons
Participate in extra-curricular activities
Work to change your school, local and global communities for the better

Perseverance

Work hard: remember that effort is the key to success
Keep trying even when you find things difficult
Enjoy difficult challenges
Be resilient and maintain a growth mindset at all times

Family

Respect yourself, other people and the school environment
Care for and support each other
Follow the rules
Value diversity and difference

All students will develop the knowledge, skills and character so that they can be happy in life, and be successful in higher education or the inspiring career pathway of their choice.

To make this happen we will continue to promote:

Exceptional outcomes: a fantastic academic education combined with wide-ranging artistic, cultural, and sporting activities
Love of learning: inspirational teaching combined with a genuine belief in growth mindset, so that all students and staff flourish and fulfil their potential

Respectful Community: a disciplined and happy family school founded on personal responsibility and caring relationships
Continuous Improvement: the firm belief that we can always get better and the commitment to powerful and dynamic leadership in all areas of the school.

Our Vision and Values

The Charter School North Dulwich was founded in 2000 with the clear commitment to become an exceptional and inclusive community school that transforms the life chances of our young people. This commitment to families still underpins everything we do.

Our Purpose

Our Ambition

Our Values

Our Vision

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