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Living Out Our Values

Waddesdon School Values

Jesus’ promise of “Life in all its Fullness” is also a call for social justice. It demands that we recognise the inherent worth and value of all people, whatever their backgrounds and whatever their circumstances. It is also a recognition of the fragile reality of lived human existence and a call to action.

Shocking events and movements for change around the world regularly shine lights on issues of inequality, prejudice and discrimination which pervade our society. Scientific research tells us about the grave dangers to our natural environment unless we take action collectively to save our planet.

So many of our young people are better informed about these issues than ever before and are passionate about doing something to make a difference to our school community and beyond. As adults, they are a source of inspiration and hope for the future and we have much to learn from them.

As a community, we strive to work together to empower our young people to lead on the changes they want to see in the world. We want them to advocate courageously for others, to take social action and to lead on tackling the issues of their generation, both during their time at school, but also in the communities they live and work in as adults.

‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.’ – Margaret Mead

We have a number of student led, staff supported initiatives to explore the issues in our school community and beyond, to educate ourselves and others, and to take action to bring about positive change. Click on the links below to find out about each group’s vision, aims and actions:

charity and community service

Charity & Community Service

Environmental Awareness & Action

LGBTQ+ Awareness

speaking out against bullying

Speaking Out Against Bullying

We need to talk about racism

anti sexism

Anti-Sexism

Christian Ethos Group

Christian Ethos Group

We recognise that the issues above are highly complex and need long term focus and action. We hope that every school year, our students will leave our school community with a stronger legacy, ready for the next generation of students to take on the challenges and lift the mantle.
 
Human flourishing is possible when we commit to each other. ‘We are only persons with each other: our humanity is ‘cohumanity’, inextricably involved with others, utterly relational, both in our humanity and our shared life on a finite planet. If those others are of ultimate worth, then we are each called to responsibility towards them and to contribute responsibly to our communities.’ CofE, 2016
Living Out Our Values

Student Leadership Programme

Our student leadership programme (based on the Ivy House model) equips students with leadership skills to become agents of change. At the end of each year, as well as evaluating the impact of each group’s actions, students can apply for a school Leadership Award in recognition of their skills and contributions.

To be eligible for these awards you will complete a reflective application form about the skills you have developed as a leader and the challenges you have overcome.
You will need to demonstrate the impact of your leadership on our community and perhaps beyond.

Gold Leader

  • Holding a School Leadership Position showing commitment and dedication
  • Raising awareness over a significant issue
  • Leading on recruitment and training of younger students into your leadership position
  • Demonstrating change through your leadership
  • Completion of leadership training
  • Leading of form times/CP lessons to younger students

Silver Leader

  • Completion of assemblies
  • Demonstrating social courage (calling out racism, sexism or other prejudice)
  • Writing articles for the Waddesdon Voice
  • Attending Student Group on a key issue within the school
  • Production of resources for use in form times