OUNDLE SCHOOL
"Our values represent what we believe to be our absolute priorities both now and in the future. They are the qualities that resonate throughout all aspects of a LJS education; they are our guiding principles, shaping our behaviours and decisions."Mr Sam Robertson, Head of Laxton Junior School
We believe in a love of learning, where children and adults happily take risks and overcome challenges together, united by a shared motivation to acquire, share and celebrate new knowledge, skills, ideas and expertise.
“I like drawing. I like drawing butterflies at home and at school. My favourite book is a unicorn one. Mrs Scott is my favourite teacher because she likes to do work.”Aiden, Reception
We believe in the provision of opportunity, which enables positive participation in a wide variety of events and activities and the development of passions and talents that will last a lifetime.
We believe in caring for each other, ourselves, the community in which we live and learn, and the world around us; this is reflected in a positive sense of personal wellbeing, cohesive relationships and the valuing of diversity.
We believe in supporting, contributing to and being inspired by our community; children, staff, parents and governors are integral to the education we provide, and their input and involvement is encouraged and appreciated.
I like playing with toys. I like playing with those connector things. They connect stuff and they look pretty. Y6 go with us to lunch and they help us to get our lunch. They are kind and helpful.Amelia, Reception
We believe in delivering a consistently excellent quality of educational provision in all that we do as well as having the highest expectations of ourselves and each other.
Driven by our school values, our mission is to prepare all Laxton Junior School children for both their chosen senior school and the life that lies beyond. This preparation develops in them a series of essential characteristics that we believe will enable them to thrive in whichever direction they wish their lives to take; indeed, we want our children to be:
Where a love of learning ensures challenges are embraced and obstacles are overcome.
Where the development of social and emotional skills ensures all relationships are positive and caring.
Where all opportunities, whether new or challenging or preferred, are embraced with enthusiasm.
Where the knowledge of how to work together, both within and beyond the School community,
is balanced with a strong sense of who they are and what they can achieve as an individual.
"The LJS pupils played a huge role in me settling in at Oundle. I work with them as part of my Community Action activity, they are the most considerate and well behaved group I have ever met. They have accepted me both as a friend and advisor, which, in my eyes can be fairly difficult at the age of 7."Sofiya (Lower Sixth pupil, Oundle School)
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