Ethos and Values

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At Da Vinci Academy, we believe passionately that education changes lives.

Our vision

Our academy is committed to changing lives through high-quality education. We want every student to fulfil their potential and leave us with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed.

We set high expectations for everyone and place academic excellence and purposeful learning at the heart of academy life. Through a knowledge-rich and ambitious curriculum, students are encouraged to aim high, think deeply and make the most of every opportunity to learn and grow.

Our vision is simple:

Believe. Learn. Become.

We want students to believe in themselves, develop the knowledge and skills they need to achieve, and become the people they aspire to be.

We help them build confidence, resilience and courage so they can embrace challenges, persevere when things are difficult and learn from setbacks. In doing so, they leave us not only with strong academic outcomes, but also with the character and determination to succeed beyond school.

We are equally committed to creating a caring, inclusive and respectful community where every student feels safe, known and valued. Positive relationships are at the heart of our academy, and our staff work together to support every individual.

Our values of ambition, determination, respect and bravery shape everything we do. They allow us to combine high expectations with care and compassion, preparing students to become confident, responsible and active members of society.

Our values

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Be ambitious

We aim high and believe in our potential. We set challenging goals, have high aspirations for the future and make the most of every opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.

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Be determined

We keep going, even when things are difficult. We work hard, learn from mistakes and overcome setbacks, showing the resilience and perseverance needed to achieve our goals.

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Be respectful

We treat ourselves, others and our environment with care and consideration. We listen to others, celebrate difference and help everyone feel safe, included and valued within our community.

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Be brave

We embrace new experiences, opportunities and challenges. We step outside our comfort zones, try unfamiliar things and stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult.