The foundational years are so important in developing a boys’ character. At Cordwalles, character-based education is not a ‘one-off’ effort; it’s weaved into our culture to instil these values in our boys.
We develop our boys’ courage through messages in assemblies, Chapel Services, Guidance lessons, through the curriculum and in our day-to-day life at Cordwalles.
OUR PURPOSE
At Cordwalles, we believe our purpose is to build a boy’s best foundation for life in a changing world.
OUR MISSION
Creating an innovative and nurturing learning environment to inspire and educate boys to become men of significance.
A Foundation for Life
We balance educational and developmental benefits with the makings of a happy childhood.
We believe that a boy’s foundation is secured by building and developing SAVVY. These aspects help boys leave Cordwalles with confidence and self-belief—an essential foundation for life.
Skills:
Knowledge – Allowing boys to cope confidently in a changing and competitive world.
Attitude:
Passion and Motivation – Our boys need to be inspired, dedicated and focused on doing the very best they can in all activities.
VERY IMPORTANT VALUES:
Boys at Cordwalles need to be instilled with the following core values:
- Respect – for God, oneself, others and the environment
- Courage – to stand up for the truth and what is right
- Compassion – to care for the wellbeing of others in our community
- Integrity – in all things to act with honesty and fairness
- Responsibility – to act and take responsibility where necessary
Y – Why!?:
It is essential to develop the art of critical thinking.
Cordwalles Boys Should Be:
‘Cordwalles to the Power of Three’
- Creative, confident, computer literate
- Organised, open-minded, honest
- Respectful, responsible, resilient
- Determined, disciplined, diligent
- Well mannered (humble in victory and gracious in defeat)
- Attitude, adaptable, aware
- Learn, live, love
- Listen empathetically, lead, leave a legacy
- Emotionally intelligent, enthusiastic, environmentally aware
- Servant leader, sensible, significant
Christian Ethos
Our Anglican school aims to provide a challenging environment that integrates faith and culture by promoting the holistic growth of all learners.
Cordwalles welcomes and respects boys from other religious traditions and those without religious beliefs. A harmonious, multi-cultural environment exists throughout the school. Respect is our core value, and we feel that it’s important to teach our boys about other religions.
A Hurt-Free Environment
Cordwalles promotes an atmosphere and ethos of warm, loving and caring concern. We aim to establish a community in which everybody feels valued and safe, where individual differences are appreciated, acknowledged, understood, accepted and respected.
Every boy has a right to enjoy his time at school, and the school community does not tolerate violence, unkindness or harassment.