Our Mission and Aims at

Orford Church of England Primary School

The mission of Orford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is to deliver the highest standard of education possible ensuring that the children are happy, well motivated and at the centre of all we do. Guiding this mission is the school’s commitment to an inclusive yet distinctive Christian education.

School Aims:-

CHALLENGE: For all individuals to fulfil their potential, whatever their race, gender, beliefs, ability and background.

CREATIVITY: To encourage individual talents and creativity in the pupils, staff and community and to offer opportunities for the whole school to share and reflect on these experiences.

CELEBRATE: To rejoice in our personal achievements and those of our school. To appreciate the environment around us.

CONSISTENCY: To have clear expectations about standards of behaviour and self-discipline and for pupils to take increasing responsibility for their own actions.

CHRISTIANITY: To develop a spiritual and moral understanding and respect for the beliefs of others .To uphold and encourage the values of the Christian faith.

COMMUNITY: To develop positive learning relationships between children, parents, staff, governors, the church and other community members.

CARING: To create a warm, friendly, secure and accessible environment where parents and visitors feel welcome.

The School Community

Our school community is made up of children, parents, teachers, support staff and governors. Everyone has their part to play and this brings with it certain responsibilities.

Children

Come to school with their parents and friends.
Always try their best in everything they do.
Be independent in managing their own possessions.
Understand and follow the school rules.
Follow the class routines.

Parents
Bring their children to school and collect them on time.
Ensure their children attend school.
Support their child by hearing them read and encouraging them to complete any tasks that their teachers ask them to do at home.
Keep the school informed of any concerns they may have about their child’s welfare.

Teachers 
Take responsibility for the children between 8.30am and 3.00pm.
Work closely with parents.
Provide the highest quality of education and care at all times.

Support staff
To support the class teachers.
To ensure the smooth running of the day.
To provide additional pastoral care.

Governors

Support and assist the Headteacher in the strategic direction of the school.

School Rules

Try our best in everything we do

Respect and care for other people and their property

Be polite to adults and others

Be honest and truthful

Take pride in our school and take care of it