Our vision at St Ivo Academy is:
- We believe that all students, regardless of their starting point, should be guided and supported to develop the academic, social and moral understanding and behaviours to be successful and happy in their future.
- As a community of students, staff and parents/ carers we are respectful, polite and courteous to each other in all that we do.
The values we hold as being central to this are:
Scholarship: we are committed to promoting a culture of academic excellence. Through a dedication to scholarship and a knowledge-rich curriculum, we empower our scholars and colleagues to pursue knowledge, and the rigorous exploration of subjects as disciplines.
Curiosity: we embrace curiosity as a driving force for exploration, innovation, and discovery. It involves an openness to learning from different perspectives, a willingness to challenge assumptions, and an eagerness to discover the unknown.
Tenacity: we value perseverance, resilience, and determination in the face of challenges. With tenacity, we encourage our scholars and colleagues to overcome obstacles, stay committed to their goals, and strive for excellence.
Responsibility: we uphold principles of accountability, integrity, and ethical conduct in all aspects of our work. It involves fulfilling obligations, honouring commitments, and considering the impact of one’s choices on oneself and others. Through a sense of responsibility, reliability, and ethical leadership among our scholars and colleagues.
Respect: we promote a culture of respect, empathy, and inclusivity in our school community. By valuing diversity, dignity, and mutual understanding, we create a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our ethos is, very simply:
- Work hard, be kind
As a school we want all of our students to be successful in the following ways:
Academically: we want students to achieve highly in courses that prepare them for adult life.
Socially: we want students to become confident young adults who mix well, take on leadership and care for those around them.
Emotionally: in an ever changing world we want students to develop resilience and maturity to cope with life’s challenges.
In extra-curricular activities we believe that learning goes beyond the classroom and want all of our students to develop new skills and friendships through the huge range of additional activities and visits we offer.