Non-Academic Objectives

The Educational Policy is embedded in the overall objective of preparing each boy and girl for adult life and has distinct and separate elements in addition to formal academic learning. Pupils are encouraged to develop their interests, talents and initiative through sports, social and leisure activities.

Although The Academy has a Christian foundation and morning assembly provides a moral or spiritual lead, pupils and staff from all religious and cultural backgrounds are welcome.

The school aims to establish and maintain a positive, caring ethos which fosters equality, fairness and mutual respect.

Of great importance is the development of a concept of service. Activities with a strong service element include C.C.F., the Duke of Edinburghs Award, the schools charity fundraising and pupils mentoring each other.

Competition is encouraged through a house system and a wide range of school clubs provide pupils with the opportunity to participate in such diverse outlets as music, drama, debating, public speaking, chess, skiing, etc. as well as the principal team activities of rugby, hockey, tennis, cricket and athletics, all of which are supported by coaching, training and physical education.

Through all aspects of school life, pupils are encouraged to develop initiative, self-discipline, an enquiring mind and an enthusiasm for self-development and support of others, all within the social structures of school life.