Vision and Values
Our Mission
Our mission is to give our students an education that gives them choice and opportunity to shape their own futures and equips them to make a positive difference to the world.
Our Five Core Principles
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Inclusive Community |
We strive to create a welcoming and supportive community where everyone feels valued and can thrive, fostering a sense of belonging and unity. We recognise and embrace one another’s unique stories and qualities and seek to be a community where diversity is respected, and no one is left out or left behind. |
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Respect for all people |
All members of our school community engage in a concerted effort to respect the dignity of all people. Respect-filled relationships are at the heart of our approach to education, and we treat each other with kindness. |
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Intellectual curiosity |
We foster intellectual curiosity through a rigorous academic curriculum, and a supportive environment that encourages independent thinking and exploration. We emphasise not only academic excellence, but the development of lifelong learning habits, and encourage students to embrace the opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities. |
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Character Development |
We recognise that the habits that young people learn and practise when they are growing up follow them through into adulthood. We guide students to develop their virtues and personal strengths, to help them recognise what they are good at, and use their talents to make a positive contribution to the school and the wider world. |
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A culture of service |
We encourage students to build links with our local community, so that they learn the value of service to others, broaden their life skills and bring benefits to the wider community. We encourage students to be change-makers who work towards social justice and a fairer world. |
Our Approach to Character Development
With a focus on rigorous academics and personalised support, we empower our students to reach their full potential. However, we believe that academic achievement is just one aspect of a well-rounded education. We place equal emphasis on the development of character and creating conditions where students are happy at school. This is why we explicitly teach students the Wisbech Academy values and virtues, and we have a bespoke character development programme.
The Wisbech Academy Values
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Work Hard |
We try our best and make the most of the opportunities that are offered to us. |
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Be Kind |
We treat other people as we would like to be treated and remember that each person has dignity. |
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Notice the good things |
We use ‘positive noticing’ to help us recognise the good things that happen. |
The Wisbech Academy Virtues
We encourage students to cultivate the Wisbech Academy virtues, and to develop their individual character strengths.
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Virtue |
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Gratitude |
We are aware of and thankful for the good things in our life. |
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Responsibility |
We do things that we need to do for our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. |
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Openness |
We are open to learning, and curious to learn about the world. |
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Wisdom |
We learn from experience to help us make good choices. |
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Resilience |
We can recover from setbacks and problems and keep going. |
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Integrity |
We do the right thing even if nobody is watching. |
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Service |
We are change makers who make a positive difference in the world. |
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Empathy |
We are compassionate and take time to understand other feelings and perspectives. |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Specialism
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with a particular focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). In the modern workplace, with the fast pace of change and developments in artificial intelligence, it is important for employees to be creative and adaptable. The STEM focus in the Wisbech Academy curriculum equips students to thrive in this environment, as it fosters innovation, curiosity and resilience.