Our Aims – Values and Ethos

At Overdale Junior School, we are committed to promoting ‘Opportunities, Achievement and Kindness’ in all that we do.

As a school, we aim to:

  • drive motivation and a love of learning by encouraging positive attitudes, active engagement as well as the value of having the confidence to push ourselves;

  • strive for high aspirations through challenge, opportunity, and a mindset for growth; and

  • thrive by celebrating achievement, reaching our goals and supporting each other to excel.

We are proud to grow a community where children are responsible, resilient, and respectful; in all that we do, we provide the environment where children can succeed and make a positive difference in the world.

Statement of Aims

Overdale Junior School works with children to:

  • develop enquiring minds;
  • teach them to reach high standards in all areas of the curriculum, according to their ability;
  • be highly motivated learners;
  • develop high self-esteem and self-respect;
  • encourage them to extend and challenge their own self-belief;
  • develop imaginative, creative and logical thinking;
  • enable them to live in harmony in a diverse world;
  • develop a healthy mind and body; and
  • value the environment.