Our Purpose

At Bitterne Junior School our primary purpose is to provide education of the highest quality, so that our pupils may leave us with positive attitudes and the ability to make constructive relationships that will equip them for life.

Relationships

	Equality of opportunity	to be valued and have a place in the community
	Teamwork	to work with others and accept others
	Confidence building	to find affirmation in a secure, happy community
	Independence	the ability to plan and organise
	Citizenship	to take responsibility for personal and group behaviour
	Environment	to understand the need for maintaining a safe and sustainable environment

Attitudes

	Curiosity	lively enquiring minds
	Self discipline	a sense of purpose
	Independence	self confidence that is the product of good self esteem
	Responsibility	for learning and behaviour
	Respect	for others leading to cooperation with others
	Care	for others both at a personal level and across the community
	Anticipation	an enthusiastic response to the challenges of the world of tomorrow

Curriculum

Quality of Teaching and Learning - maintaining and improving good standards of teaching, within a stimulating learning environment and providing an appropriate level of resources for all pupils

Multicultural understanding - of the world around them, with its different cultural norms and religious beliefs

Breadth and Balance - offering a broad and balanced curriculum in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum

Assessment - maintaining progression and a continuity of pupils' learning experience, through teacher assessment and pupil records.

Development - ensuring constant innovation so that pupils are prepared adequately for future need eg computer literacy

Links - with community and business

Tel: 023 8049 9494 Email: info@bitterne-jun.southampton.sch.uk Contact us