At Overdale Junior School, we are committed to promoting ‘Opportunities, Achievement and Kindness’ in all that we do.
At Overdale Junior School, our vision statement is:
From lighting hearts and minds to shaping the future of our community, Overdale Junior School is proud to continue along the path of learning where responsibility is modelled, resilience is built and respect is lived.
What this means for our community
Our vision reflects the qualities we believe help every child thrive. We are committed to inspiring kind hearts, encouraging children to show empathy, respect and responsibility in the way they treat themselves and others. When children feel supported and valued in this way, we believe that they are empowered to develop curious minds, empowered by the drive to ask questions, explore ideas and approach learning with confidence, resilience and enthusiasm.
Together, these qualities lay the foundations for bright futures, where every child is equipped not only with knowledge and skills, but also with the character and ambition to shape their own path. Our vision recognises that kindness fuels curiosity, and curiosity opens the door to opportunity, creating a future where every child can flourish.
As a school, we aim to:
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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;
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strive for high aspirations through challenge, opportunity, and a mindset for growth; and
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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.