Vision / Ethos

Our Value Statement

Children at Collingwood Primary School show that they care, that they can do anything and have courage.

In addition to our school vision, we also have the HCAT signature. 

The strategic pillars underpin the values for all members of our trust community enabling us to deliver our vision. 

The HCAT Signature is detailed below:

The HCAT Signature

Restorative behaviours

Principle:
Promoting community,
Building effective relationships,
accountability,
ownership of own actions,
resolving conflicts.

HCAT Signature:
Community members;
– feel they belong
– have a voice and influence
– challenge appropriately
– understand fair process
– resolve conflicts
– take responsibility

Academic readiness

Principle:
Developing the ability to think, reason, problem solve and apply learning

HCAT Signature:
Community members;
– are lifelong learners
– have a growth mindset
– can apply knowledge skills and understanding
– are ready for the next stage

Character building

Principle:
Promoting character traits to deal with the challenges of life.

HCAT Signature:
Community members;
– demonstrate the appropriate key character virtues particularly resilience and resourcefulness
– contribute positively to the community
– have a social conscience
– are responsible citizens

Socially and emotionally secure

Principle:
Developing the value of self and others, enabling a social and emotional place to learn.

HCAT Signature:
Community members;
– have a strong identity
– are happy and secure
– are able to empathise and care for others
– value self and others

Wide experiences

Principle:
Facilitating a broad range of experience and opportunities to open doors

HCAT Signature:
Community members;
– are able to broaden horizons
– shape their own mindset
– make informed choices
– have equal opportunities