Behaviour and Values

We facilitate our high levels of learning by fostering values of ambition, tolerance, respect, gratitude, perseverance, responsibility, caring, honesty, positivity, co-operation and happiness. We expect high levels of behaviour at APA and the values support us in reinforcing this. The values are also explored further in assemblies and through incidental opportunities. The School Council, consisting of pupils elected from each class, provides a forum for pupils to contribute to the decision making process in the school.

Aspects of PSHE and religious education, within the curriculum, provide pupils with opportunities to develop morally in a supportive atmosphere. Spiritual and moral themes are also explored in regular whole school and class assemblies. We teach our children to understand and respect all faiths and communities and appreciate that people live their life differently which aims to prepare them for life in Modern Britain. Within SMSC, we promote the fundamental “British Values” through class and whole school assemblies, school values, religious education, School Council, PSHE and through our Learning Journey.