Mission statement

At Devonport High School for Girls our mission is to offer a challenging and enriching educational experience, which enables our students to develop their curiosity, confidence and aspirations, so that they leave us equipped to enjoy life in a global society.

Ethos

We encourage our students to:

• have high aspirations
• appreciate that taking risks and making mistakes develops resilience
• become confident independent learners with inquiring minds
• understand that the process of overcoming challenges fuels creativity
• recognise that learning is an active, collaborative and lifelong process
• develop both self-discipline and self-awareness
• respect and value each other’s differences, beliefs, opinions and ideas
• play an active and caring role within the school and local communities
• seek and embrace opportunities
• maintain a healthy lifestyle
• develop into highly motivated global citizens
• be happy in themselves and enjoy an optimistic outlook

The school mission statement and ethos have been developed in consultation with representatives from Governors, Parents, Carers, students, support staff and teachers.