Values & Ethos
"The Gates - Unlocking Success for All"
As a Community School, we really are a family. We want our children to be happy and proud to live in Westhoughton/Bolton and we want them to be proud of what they achieve; to work together; respect and engage with our local community. We wish our children to contribute locally and wider afield adding real value to the world they live in. At The Gates, we pride ourselves on providing a school where children feel safe within a happy, forward-thinking, ambitious and stimulating environment in which each child is encouraged to: enjoy learning, have high expectations of themselves, respect each other, demonstrate kindness and inclusivity and empower them to fulfil their true potential.
I can’t do it….yet!
In partnership with our parents, we strive for our children to be empathetic, inclusive and respectful. We genuinely care for each other and celebrate our differences. Our amazing children are encouraged to do their best and enter into the spirit of a “can do” culture both academically and personally- talents will be fostered, celebrated and encouraged- this applies to our staff too!
We want our children to be ‘21st Century learners’, receive a dynamic curriculum, that is enhanced by technology and character development is prioritised so that they will have the necessary skills to be responsible Global Citizens and critical thinkers. We strive to ensure our children are responsible members of both our school and the wider community and care about our planet and future generations.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together
We are committed to every one of our children: we offer an exciting and diverse curriculum, which gives all pupils the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and to achieve the highest possible standards. We provide a nurturing environment and hold children’s well-being as a priority. This can only happy with the support of our parents, who we work closely with to ensure their child can achieve their full potential. We want our children to enjoy their time, education with us, to make great memories and to be fully equipped to thrive in the next stage of education.
Fostering a culture of togetherness, our dedicated staff team aims to help every child to face their individual challenges with courage and resilience and to discover their unique talents and strengths. We are committed to removing barriers to learning, being inclusive to all and developing in each child a love of learning and a shared pride in achievement in all its forms.
The Vision
Growth
Achievement
Teamwork
Enjoyment
Success
The Gates Golden Goals
Inclusion
Independence
Resilience
Collaboration
Engagement
Progress
Respect
Each week will focus on one of The Gates Golden Goals, link them to our Big Questions and the weekly school target given in assembly will link to this, as well as the Star of The Week and the Personal Development focus within class.