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At Cedars Primary School and Nursery, we are dedicated to nurturing the holistic development of our students, ensuring they grow into well-rounded, responsible, and proactive individuals. Our personal development program is driven to meet the needs of the children, the local context and the culture of the school. Our three drivers are to develop children’s initiative, knowledge of diversity and the enrichment of partnership.
We encourage our students to take initiative in their learning and personal growth. Through various pupil leadership opportunities, such as roles like Head Boy and Head Girl, Reading Champions, House Captains, and School Council members, we empower students to lead and influence positive change within the school. These roles help build confidence, decision-making skills, and a sense of responsibility.
Our curriculum and extra-curricular activities celebrate diversity, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of our school community. We believe that understanding and appreciating different perspectives is crucial for personal development. Our extra-curricular clubs offer a wide range of activities that cater to diverse interests and talents, encouraging students to explore new areas and develop a global mindset.
We value the importance of partnerships with local organisations and the wider community. By mapping visits and inviting visitors to our school, we enhance learning opportunities and provide real-world connections to the curriculum. These partnerships enrich the educational experience, offering students unique insights and inspiring them to see the possibilities beyond the classroom.
Our structured program of visits and visitors is carefully mapped to complement our curriculum, providing students with experiences that deepen their understanding and broaden their horizons. From local museum visits to workshops with community leaders, these opportunities are designed to inspire curiosity and foster a lifelong love for learning.
By embedding these drivers into our personal development framework, Cedars Primary School and Nursery aims to equip students with the skills, values, and attitudes they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are committed to supporting each child in becoming a compassionate, capable, and confident member of society.
RE – The basis of our RE curriculum is to define and promote a flourishing personal, spiritual and moral character and encourages pupils to think about, and act upon, a growing understanding of their own faith or viewpoint, whilst acknowledging their neighbour’s perspective.
Leadership – Pupil leadership at Cedars enables pupils to participate as active young citizens. These opportunities promote communication, team building, conflict resolution and self reflection.
*Head boy/Head girl * School Council * Librarians * House Captains * Well-being Champions * Sports Captains
Sports – Our strong core PE programme combined with an array of sporting clubs, tournaments and lunchtime activities fosters an active lifestyle and encourages discipline, resilience and social skills. The sports curriculum promotes inclusivity, good mental health and confidence.
Experiences – Our curriculum exposes all our pupils to a range of meaningful experiences and encounters that will empower them and appropriately prepare them for their next stage of development. Our approach ensures that pupils are given the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, qualities and character needed to make fully informed decisions about their future, to broaden their aspirations and challenge stereotypes.
*Visits * Residentials* Visitors* Careers* School Tuck shop* Leadership opportunities * Oracy* Gardening and sustainability
The Cedars Way:
Listening
Working hard
Politeness
Honesty
Keeping safe
Kindness
Courteousness
Helpfulness
Being gentle
PSHE – Our curriculum provides pupils with the skills they need to navigate, participate, stay safe and be happy in the world around them. It teaches pupils the characteristics of good physical health, mental wellbeing, confidence and independence.
Oracy – Through our oracy curriculum children can engage with others through spoken language. They are empowered to articulate and expand their ideas, build and evaluate arguments and take ownership of their learning. By improving their critical thinking skills and extending their vocabulary pupils can engage in democratic discussions.
Pupil Voice – Our weekly “Tell Me Tuesday” question allows all pupils to have a voice at Cedars and to help actively shape the school.