School Ethos and Vision
OUR VISION
To create a harmonious and stimulating school in which all children are inspired,encouraged to flourish and excel, with everyone included and all achievements celebrated.
OUR SCHOOL AIMS
- Greystoke School provides, in partnership with parents and our community, an environment where each child will be encouraged to:
- Feel safe and confident in school enabling them to build on an environment of trust and security.
- Experience a range of activities to foster interests and skills, enabling them to reach their highest level of competence in knowledge and skills which will provide enjoyment for life in our ever changing world.
- Take charge of their own learning, now and in the future.
- Develop independently as their growing knowledge expands.
- Develop ideas of their own and express them through a variety of means.
- Be enthusiastic about learning, becoming self motivated, independent and self-disciplined organising tasks with imagination, creativity and initiative.
- Appreciate the diversity of the world in which they live and the interdependence of society and the environment.
- Develop responsible behaviour in preparation for good citizenship and becoming a contributing member of the wider community.
We were incredibly proud to present four of our children together with other young people, educators and partners for the Build the Change Youth Council Showcase Event, a day dedicated to celebrating the ideas young people have for a fairer, more empathetic and inclusive world.
The Day and the LEGO Group’s Build the Change social impact programme brought together a group of 17 passionate students who explored real-world issues that affect society, and shared bold, future-focused ideas to remind us how powerful it is to listen to young voices. In a space where students truly took the lead, broadcaster Abby Cook helped guide conversations that were full of imagination, honesty and heart.
The Youth Council’s design concepts were inspiring and practical: eco-friendly hospital car parks with pet spaces, community hubs that everyone can use, and friendship gardens designed to help people connect. These ideas made one thing clear: young people aren’t just ready for the future, they’re shaping it, and they’re doing it with fairness, creativity and compassion at the centre.
The children talked to and heard from leaders who took the time to engage with the students’ visions as a part of the panel session, including Kamran Mallick, Chief Executive, Disability Rights UK · David Pallash, Director of Build the Change, the LEGO Group · Marsha Ramroop, Chartered MCIPD FIEDP FRSA, Director & Founder of Unheard Voice Consultancy Ltd · Chantelle Lindsay, Wildlife Conservationist & TV Presenter.
Incredible experiences.
