The Aquila Way

A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, be kind, compassionate learners, engage in meaningful learning experiences, make exceptional progress and understand their role as global citizens. 

THIS IS WHAT MATTERS TO US

Our Vision

safe

Safe

happy

Happy

learning

Learning

THIS IS HOW WE DO IT

Our Mission

  •  Lessons that promote enquiry, innovative thinking, making decisions and problem solving lead our pupils to be independent, creative and resilient learners.
  • Engaging, memorable and fun lessons, underpinned by academic rigour ensure every pupil makes as much progress as possible. Teachers are empowered to teach pupils what they need to learn right now.
  • A community school where courtesy and respectful relationships are key to our success. Through collaboration with families and school connectedness our pupils love coming to school and love learning. We aspire to be the school of choice.
  • Our pupils are safe, supervised and well cared for at all times- pupils know that the first priority of every adult in school is their well-being.

Our Values

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Integrity

We are honest; we respect ourselves, others and the environment.
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Perseverance

We demonstrate persistence, have high expectations and are committed to success.
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Resilience

We never give up and bounce back when things are difficult.
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Kindness

We communicate respectfully, are considerate of the needs and feelings of others and support one another to succeed.

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Integrity

We are honest; we respect ourselves, others and the environment.
2-Jul-15-2024-07-00-31-3844-AM

Perseverance

We demonstrate persistence, have high expectations and are committed to success.
3-Jul-15-2024-07-16-27-5116-AM

Resilience

We never give up and bounce back when things are difficult.
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Kindness

We communicate respectfully, are considerate of the needs and feelings of others and support one another to succeed.

What Matters At The Aquila School

  1. 1

    Our children are safe, supervised and well cared for at all times- children know that the first priority of every adult in school is their well-being

  2. 2

    Amazing learning is key, lessons are enjoyable and relevant

  3. 3

    Every child makes as much progress as possible and teachers are held to account

  4. 4

    We want all children to develop a love of reading

  5. 5

    Teachers are empowered to teach the children what they need to know

  6. 6

    We celebrate and respect the culture, traditions, heritage and future plans of the host nation

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    We are a community school- courteous and respectful relationships are key to our success

Being internationally minded here at The Aquila School


As a member of a global group of schools, international mindedness at The Aquila School is the heartbeat of our culture. It is a mindset that inspires our pupils to embrace global diversity, celebrate open-mindedness, and realise their role in a connected world. We foster empathy and encourage positive contributions to global challenges.

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