International Dimensions

We believe it is important to prepare our students for living in a multi-cultural world and we aspire to become a world class school. Global communications are essential in today's society and we recognise that this dimension should be reflected in the attitudes and values of our students and firmly embedded in our school ethos. Our curriculum embraces international dimensions and students are excited by opportunities to learn from the experience of visiting other countries and by e-learning.

all curriculum areas have consciously considered developing an international perspective where appropriate
teachers of different curriculum areas regularly work together to promote the international agenda
links are built with schools in a variety of other countries throughout the world
teachers exploit all practical opportunities for students to visit places of cultural interest in the UK and abroad
visitors from other countries are warmly welcomed
students develop an understanding of major global issues
the cultural and ethnic diversity in our own community is celebrated and valued
staff can benefit from the professional development opportunities afforded by interaction with peoples of other countries
students develop communication skills by sending and receiving electronic mail from and through video conferencing with schools abroad
out-of-college hours clubs and societies are used to give students further opportunities to develop international awareness and links