Our School Ethos and Values


OUR SCHOOL ETHOS  

Portstewart Primary School and Nursery Unit provides a child-centred, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where everyone is valued, supported and encouraged. Our children are inspired to strive for success by a team of dedicated, caring professionals. Our school is at the heart of our community; promoting mutual respect, and providing a welcoming, safe and stable environment for all in our school family.


CORE VALUES  

In Portstewart Primary School and Nursery Unit we value;  

KINDNESS - We are caring and kind to one another.  

HONESTY - We have an atmosphere of trust, openness and fair play.  

RESPECTFUL - We encourage everyone to show respect to themselves and others.   

HARD WORKING - We encourage everyone to give their best effort and work hard.  

CREATIVE - We encourage curiosity and creative thinking.  

UNDERSTANDING - We are understanding of others’ thoughts and feelings.  

CONFIDENCE - We encourage everyone to have self-belief in their own ability.

INDEPENDENCE - We encourage everyone to make decisions, solve problems and take risks in their learning.  

FRIEND TO ALL - We will treat everybody fairly, with consideration to the way in which we would like to be treated.  
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