Aims of the William Gilpin School:

Each child will develop their full potential when a sense of purpose, interest, success, personal worth and above all, enjoyment pervades and inspires the curriculum and by:

Developing knowledge, skills, values and attitude relevant to adult life and employment in a rapidly changing society.

Acquiring a set of moral values, on which to base their own behaviour, honesty, sincerity and personal responsibility.

Developing tolerance, respect and appreciation of others, their feelings, views, capabilities, beliefs and cultural background.

Receiving appropriate learning opportunities, which encourage independence and develop a responsible and positive attitude towards learning and appreciation of the value of aspiration, effort and achievement at all levels.

Developing and fostering individual gifts and strengths, creativity and imagination.

Acquiring an enquiring mind with a clear ability to listen attentively, question keenly, argue rationally and act responsibly.