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Mission Statement

Garendon School is committed to providing equal, high quality, educational opportunities for all learners, to develop skills, attitudes, knowledge and values that prepare them to meet the challenges of a diverse and ever changing society. We are committed to providing an educational programme that will enable all students to obtain high levels of achievement particularly in preparation for the Common Entrance and Junior Lyceum Examinations.

Foundation of Beliefs

We believe that students...

• all want to grow to their full potential.
• need to be motivated and encouraged.
• have different learning styles and therefore, different needs.
• respond positively when challenged.

We believe that learning...

• must be motivating and varied to meet individual needs.
• is a lifelong process.
• is best fostered in an environment of mutual trust and respect.

We believe that teachers...

• must continue to learn and grow with their students through professional development.
• are an integral part of the educational process.
• care about each and every student.

We believe that teaching...

• should be a positive experience for the teacher and student.
• is ever changing as teachers search for excellence for students.
• requires an enormous commitment.

We believe that the school...

• should contain all the resources needed to offer the best program possible.
• fosters growth and development of students.
• must place student achievement as its top priority.

We believe that parents...

• play an important role by co-operating with us.
• are responsible for ensuring that their children are properly prepared for school.
• should be kept up to date with the ever changing process of education evolution.