St Cyrus School Vision
Reach for the Stars
Our school and its family is a happy and successful place.
A place where people care for and encourage each other in order to achieve our full potential.
Our Values
Successful
Together
Active
Respectful
Safe
St Cyrus School Aims
To provide a safe, welcoming environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. An environment which promotes the health and the well-being of all and where social and cultural diversity is celebrated.
To plan and engage learners in stimulating and relevant experiences both indoors and out which promote and develop the skills required for life and work.
To support learners in tackling new challenges in order to encourage growth, confidence and capabilities and to recognise these successes both in ourselves and others.
To develop a global awareness and encourage a culture of wonder in the world, its people, places, possibilities and future.
To reflect on our work in order to continually improve
What do these look like at St Cyrus School?
Successful
What our Pupils Say
Learning from your mistakes
Enthusiastic
Working hard
Helping others and including people
Good Imaginations
Being happy
House Points
Headteacher awards
Good marks
Not giving up!
Making healthy choices
Getting on with classmates
When you get lots of things right
Trying your best
What Our Parents / Carers / Community Say
Having the right resources to learn
Support
Effort
Achieving
Engaged
Positive
Being the best version of ourselves
Happy
Feeling proud of yourself
What our Staff Say
Making good progress
Celebrating achievements
Enthusiastic
Teamwork
Resilience
Pride/self-esteem
Open to new experiences
Achieving
Together
What our Pupils Say
Groups
Getting along in teams
Working together
Houses
Helping out if someone is stuck.
Assembly
Working in class – all chatting and sharing
The Big Write (we wrote together)
Friends
Teamwork
Cheer people on
Being kind
Being respectful
A happy life
What Our Parents / Carers / Community Say
Groups
Encouraged to engage with activities and make friends.
Friendly/approachable
Family and Friends
Community
Inclusive - encouraging young people to mix widely.
Happy Faces
Collaborative projects
What our Staff Say
Houses
Teamwork
Whole school events
Cross class/stage activities e.g., buddies/playleaders
Circle time
Community
Staff working together e.g., planning
Active
What our Pupils Say
Joining in and having fun
Outdoor learning
Everyone working hard.
Playleaders
Daily Mile
PE (working together)
Good listening
Lunchtime
Running
After School Clubs
Sports day
Walking/running/cycling to school.
Tennis
Football
Hopscotch
Jumping
What Our Parents / Carers / Community Say
Having the right resources to learn
Sports
Lots of opportunities to engage with a variety of activities.
Joining in
Active Learning opportunities
Group activities
Using our bodies and brains
Daily activity
Running around
What our Staff Say
Engagement in learning
Daily physical activity
Utilising outdoor space
Beach Schools
Play and Active Learning
Engaging with learning and making home links
After school clubs
Visitors e.g., Rhythm Nation
Active School Co-coordinator
Respectful
What our Pupils Say
Being kind
Not being rude to anyone
Manners at all times
Listening, not interrupting
Helping others
Not pushing/kicking
Not breaking things or stealing – look after people’s things.
Understand when others like something and you don’t.
Don’t hurt people’s feelings
What Our Parents / Carers / Community Say
Listening and working with others
Understanding
To listen to teachers and be kind to others
Sharing interests
Good manners
Considerate
Taking account of everyone’s opinions
Respecting self and classmates
Promoting teamwork
Being kind to others
What our Staff Say
Kindness
Positive relationships/interactions
Polite
Helpful
Friendly
Understanding
Forgiving
Caring for resources
Well mannered
Safe
What our Pupils Say
Being cautious/careful of what you are doing.
Following the golden rules
Helping people when they are hurt.
Keeping our hands to ourselves
Adults looking after us.
Washing hands
No skipping line -pushing.
What Our Parents / Carers / Community Say
Rules
Looking after everyone
Knowing boundaries
Being trusting and feeling trusted
Helping children to understand and identify barriers.
Doing what the teachers say
What our Staff Say
Following rules and instructions
Looking after property
Reporting hazards
Knowledge of safety protocols
P7 buddies