Vision and Values
To aspire, endeavour and thrive together.
At Glossopdale School we have the highest expectations of students and ourselves, where every student is expected to work hard, behave well and contribute positively to the school community.
Mission
To develop in each of our students the academic skills, learning habits, values and character traits necessary to thrive and achieve excellence.
Values
At Glossopdale School we place great emphasis on building strong character traits in all of our students. We firmly believe that strength of character is the fundamental cornerstone of academic success.
We have used the word THRIVE as an acronym to encapsulate our values.
Each of the letters stand for a character trait we want to see our students develop whilst at Glossopdale
T |
Tenacity |
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H |
Hard work |
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R |
Responsibility |
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I |
Independence |
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V |
Visionary |
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E |
Excellence |
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Learning Habits
We have 4 learning habits at Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
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Silent Independent Practice
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This is when you are working on your own
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Do now completion
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Independent practice
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Exit tickets to demonstrate understanding
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Assessments
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Engaged Whole Class
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This is when the class are all focused on completing a specific task or activity together, this is often in silence too.
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Teacher questioning using cold call, no-opt out questioning, say it again say it better and hunting not fishing
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Hinge questions, multiple choice questions
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Teacher explanations
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Deliberate vocabulary instruction
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Teacher reading
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Quiet Partners
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This is when you are working in a pair, you can talk quietly about the work you are doing.
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Think, pair, share
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Collaborative questions
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Collaborative Groups
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This is when you are working in a small group, where everyone has a specific role
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PE practical lessons
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Science investigations
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Food Technology Practicals
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Technology Practicals
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Music group practice
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Dance and Drama group performance
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