Our shared vision and values
When our school was founded, our overarching vision was to build a school which would exemplify outstanding primary practice, evidenced by outstanding attainment and progress for all children. From the outset we wished to ensure that all the work of the school is underpinned by shared values and ambitions. These ambitions have never changed.
Galleywall is underpinned by a set of values, which reflect the way of life, beliefs and cultural context of our city and our country. We wish all our children and our community to realise, espouse and promote these values.
Our aim is for students and former students of our school to put this vision into practice and to strive to make the world a better place. At Galleywall we believe in a just and open society, free of prejudice, and we shall aspire to be:
Enlightened
- Tolerant of all races, religions, traditions and lifestyles
- Aware of our common heritage and democratic traditions
- Respectful of the needs of individuals within a social context
Aspirational
- Prepared to meet and face challenges and to create new situations and opportunities for ourselves, our family and community
- Able to see beyond what is now to create what might be
- Have the highest expectations of ourselves and of others
Entrepreneurial
- Able to conceive a unique vision and influence others
- Be creative in our ideas, resilient and determined in our actions
- Able to see opportunity in change
Individual
- Able to value ourselves as unique and to be proud of our people and heritage
- Willing to stand up for what we believe to be right
Compassionate
- Aware of the interdependence of all living things
- Friendly, warm hearted and considerate
- Motivated to help and care for others
Strong partnerships drive our collaborative ethos
A strong partnership with the local community is at the heart of the school’s ethos. We seek to use professionals from business and commerce as mentors so that the children will benefit from the skills of those living in their local area.
The City of London is committed to ensuring that its rich cultural offer is readily available and accessible to all Londoners. We believe that creativity and creative thinking are fundamental to the future economic wellbeing of our city and our nation, and that the creative arts, music, drama and dance are essential development for the children of Bermondsey. Sitting at the heart of one of the great cultural capitals of the world, we believe it to be their heritage and their entitlement. For this reason one of the key components of our school is an extended day with an extended cultural offer.
Our aim is to ensure that all children have access to extended opportunities in the creative arts, music, dance, drama and sport. We will provide summer camps for our children specifically to extend and enrich their cultural experience and appreciation of their city. We will work with City charities and the Livery companies to ensure that these opportunities are affordable to all children and free to those in receipt of Pupil Premium.