Ethos & Values

As a community, we are committed to:

• creating an environment of high expectations in all areas of school life and for all members of the school community;
• providing an inclusive, calm, supportive and nurturing learning environment, where all students feel secure and equally valued;
• extending students’ experiences through a range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities;
• ensuring students develop a sense of social responsibility and understand the importance of continuous personal development;
• continually striving for excellence through innovation and collaboration.

School Values

RESPECT

We provide an education that prepares our students for a future in which they will need to be adaptable, resourceful and ethical in facing complex challenges. Being a Dene Academy student means that all members of our community are valued and respected. Everyone displays kindness and good manners at all times. We demonstrate tolerance of others, with different points of view and beliefs, and show respect for the school facilities and the surrounding environment.

RESILIENCE

We encourage our students to be reflective and embrace opportunities to apply learning and seek continual improvement in every aspect of life at Dene Academy. We work on the belief that all students are capable of making outstanding progress given the right approach to learning. Therefore, we expect our students to always try their best and not give in, constantly strive to improve and to achieve their full potential.

ASPIRATIONS

We want our students to dream and see their future full of amazing possibilities and exciting opportunities. Learning is a complex process and should be a challenge. It is anticipated that everyone at Dene Academy is open-minded, curious and, above all, positive. We expect our students to aim for excellence in everything they do, be proud of their achievements and produce high quality work and set high standards and personal goals whilst making use of their talents, time and resources.

INTEGRITY

We firmly believe that Dene Academy is successful because we work so well with each other. There is a vibrancy and an energy across our school. Our ethos is based around a strong sense of community where everyone has a crucial role in ensuring our calm and purposeful environment is maintained day to day. We encourage our students to work collaboratively and with integrity. This means all members of our community demonstrate good morals and principles.

HAPPINESS

Dene Academy is more than just a place of academic excellence. Our committed staff provide a wealth of opportunities for our students to develop through an outstanding range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities. We place significant emphasis on nurturing the health and well-being of our students. We firmly believe that all of our students should have a sense of worth, demonstrate compassion for others and, above all, be happy!