Meridian House Student Values and Expectations
Our Core Values
At Meridian House, we strive to ensure every student is:
- Respectful, treating others with kindness and consideration.
- Responsible, taking ownership of actions, learning and personal development.
- Resilient, demonstrating determination when faced with challenges.
- Courageous, embracing opportunities and believing in the ability to succeed.
- Community focussed, supporting others and contributing positively to the Crew.
- Together, these values help us live by the principle that “We are Crew, not passengers.” We value and belong in our school and wider community, creating a culture where everyone works together to achieve success.
The aim of Meridian House
- Meet the needs of identified students in a smaller setting;
- Reduce preventable suspensions and exclusions;
- Improve the quality of education for students who have experienced ongoing difficulty in their main school setting;
- Deliver on the vision and ambition that our students leave school with the skills, values, aptitudes and capabilities necessary to realise their full potential and allow them to contribute fully in society.
Curriculum
- Aspirational outcomes and qualifications.
- Want to attend lessons and be punctual.
- Engage with their own learning in all lessons and grasp new opportunities.
- Take full ownership of your progress and celebrate achievements.
- Become a reflective learner, accepting feedback and working towards personal goals.
- Respect
- Treat everyone with kindness, dignity and compassion.
- Build positive relationships with peers, staff and the wider community.
- Contributing to looking after the learning environment, school resources and the wider community.
- Be a role model for positive relationships in and out of the classroom.
Courage
- We recognize that it is important for our learners to know, understand and value themselves to ensure that they become courageous learners. An important aspect of this is their own Mental Health and Well Being, an area key to our Crew philosophy.
- Challenge yourself to try new experiences and step beyond your comfort zone.
- Develop confidence, resilience and independence.
- Learn from mistakes and setbacks, understanding that these are part of growth and success.
- Show positive regard for yourself and others.
- Help create a culture where everyone feels safe, valued and supported.
Show up and be known as a member of our Crew
- Work collaboratively and support others to succeed.
- Take shared responsibility for creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.
- Demonstrate teamwork, empathy and understanding.
- Contribute positively to the culture and community of Meridian House.
- Embrace Enrichment
- Participate fully in opportunities beyond the classroom.
- Extend your learning through experiences, challenges and community involvement.
- Develop new skills, interests and talents that help you become a well-rounded individual.
Currency: aspire for a successful future
- Work towards ambitious goals and work hard to achieve them.
- Access all the work experience, careers education and guidance to step you forward in your career path.
- Develop the skills needed for further education, employment and independent living.
- Recognise the importance of making positive contributions to society and your community.