Our Values
At Stepney Park, we hold three core values that we seek to develop in children and that guide our decision-making. These are: respect, resilience and independence. These values are important in their own right. However, we also believe that, taken together, they prepare children for life beyond Stepney Park.
Respect:
A community grounded in mutual respect allows us all to thrive. Children celebrate diversity in its many forms, both within our community and beyond; they welcome new arrivals and visitors to the school; they collaborate with each other effectively, and they understand the importance of manners and respectful language.
Resilience:
The strength to face adversity, take appropriate risks and learn from failure are important to success for many. Children learn to cope with change, and they are able to take on challenges, both physical and mental, not giving up easily, persevering and taking risks in the process.
Independence:
An important aim of any school is to prepare children for life beyond it. Over time, children move away from over-reliance on adult direction and are not led by peers; they are engaged and interested in their learning, taking responsibility, creating and welcoming opportunities; they have their own interests which in turn are valued by the school community.