OVS is a family run school. We see every child as an extension of our own family. Each child will be loved, cherished and encouraged to strive to be the best they can be.
At OVS we believe we have a duty to unlock the potential in every child to achieve their best in every aspect of their lives with us, be it academically, socially, physically, morally and spiritually. It is an aim of the school that each child will develop into a worthwhile member of their local, national and global communities.
We aim to ensure that each child’s steps at the Old Vicarage School are compelling and exciting enough to draw them into the world of lifelong learning, so that it becomes a joyous and integral part of their daily existence.
How?
We do this by growing with your child to understand their character and motivation, and by making them feel safe and loved every day that they are in our care.
Ethos & School Values
Our school motto “ingenium ac benevolentia” translates as “character and kindness”. Character is everything from a good sense of humor; a willingness to persevere; and facing fears, to taking calculated risks. Our children have a ‘can do’ attitude and are highly unlikely to give up when the going gets tough. Kindness, being at the core of all we try to do is beyond reproach. We believe this is the secret to our many successes at OVS.
The holistic ethos, which fosters and develops a caring community, where everyone feels respected and valued is best seen in our four aims for an Old Vicarage School Leaver. We believe to achieve happiness, contentment and fulfilment in later life a child leaving our school will be:
- well educated with a love of learning, ready to engage with a wider world;
- happy, friendly and self-confident with a good sense of humour;
- generous in spirit, proud of their talents and can celebrate the talents of others;
- wanting to take their place in society, having a desire to contribute to the common good.
Our aims are based on Christian values. However children from any (or no) faith background attend this school.
