Our Vision, Mission & Values
Excellent schools have a clear sense of purpose shared by pupils, staff and parents. The Perse School’s mission is “To Love Learning & Strive For The Greater Good.” Our vision is to create a British International School which brings over 400 years of tradition, values, and educational excellence from Cambridge to Singapore. We encourage a culture of international mindedness, promote respect, and encourage empathy and thoughtfulness. We work hard to ensure that every child is valued as an individual and goes on to develop a life-long love of learning. To realise this vision, The Perse will:
(a) Foster academic excellence through a challenging curriculum, outstanding teaching, and a culture of endeavour, intellectual curiosity and scholarship
(b) Provide a supportive pastoral environment which meets individual needs, and promotes the development of happy, balanced and considerate pupils
(c) Offer a rounded education, rich in extra-curricular opportunities, which develop life skills, character and perspective
(d) Encourage the appreciation of the spiritual dimension to life, and the development of a moral framework
(e) Provide high quality professional development for staff to ensure ongoing personal and institutional improvement.
A common set of values has been agreed which define the behaviour expected of all The Perse students and staff. We value:
Which means we
- Aim high and challenge ourselves
- Try our best and are not afraid to make mistakes
So we
- Aim to be the best we can reasonably be and unlock our full potential
- Set high standards and value the efforts people make to reach them
- Are organised and punctual
- Develop the resilience needed to embrace setbacks as learning opportunities
- Win and lose honourably and graciously
- Lead by example
Which means we
- Love learning, thinking deeply and being creative
- Welcome reasoned debate
So we
- Develop a lifelong love of learning, acquiring the qualities and skills needed for successful study
- Go beyond the curriculum and exam specifications
- Celebrate original thought, research and creativity
- Learn to communicate well both orally and in writing
- Invite challenge; listen to and value other perspectives
- Reflect on our learning to become more effective learners
Which means we
- Are involved, engaged and committed
- Take full advantage of the opportunities we are given
So we
- Take on personal responsibility and develop our leadership potentials
- Learn to play our part in a team
- Honour our commitments
- Broaden our horizons by trying new activities
- Find enjoyment and personal development in extra curricular learning
- Keep a sense of perspective
Which means we
- Each play our part in creating a kind and considerate community
- Care for ourselves, each other, and those in need, our school the wider community and our world
So we
- Are honest, kind, courteous, and caring in all we do
- Balance the needs of the individual and the community
- Act responsibly to keep ourselves and others safe and healthy
- Look after the school and wider environment
- Acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of others, treat all fairly, and recognise that diversity is a strength
