EDUCATION
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
THOUGHTS AND BELIEFS OF A HEADMASTER - MR . MICHAEL HALL , ASHFORD SCHOOL
ASHFORD SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL . IT PROVIDES CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED FROM 3 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS THROUGH FOUR CONSTITUENT SECTIONS ( THERE ARE THREE NURSERIES , A PREPARATORY AND SENIOR SCHOOL ) SHARING A COMMON ETHOS AND LED BY THE HEADMASTER AS ONE SCHOOL . IT IS ONE OF A NUMBER OF SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES OPERATED BY UNITED LEARNING . THE SCHOOL IS PROUD TO SHARE THE GROUP ’ S CORE VALUES OF AMBITION , CONFIDENCE , DETERMINATION , CREATIVITY , RESPECT AND ENTHUSIASM , AND THE OBJECTIVE OF BRINGING OUT THE ‘ BEST IN EVERYONE .’
As a proud , pragmatic individual from Lancashire who has spent many years in the South East , I am of the mindset that people should be given every opportunity to be who they want to be and follow their passions . Ashford School ’ s culture and ethos is to encourage each child and instil a sense of courage , resilience , integrity , curiosity , and respect for everything and everyone they encounter throughout their lives . Our philosophy of ‘ Inspiring Minds ’ is at the forefront of all our curricular and co-curricular activities , ensuring that all staff apply a nurturing , progressive and challenging environment .
After a difficult couple of years and the current academic season coming to a close , it ' s important to take stock of everything the school and the education system has encountered as it has not been an easy journey , however , it is also a time we look to the future , and in particular our 125th anniversary of inspiring minds in 2023 . My aims and aspirations for the school continue to centre around ensuring learning is motivating , rewarding , stimulating and leads to success . We continue to embrace diversity and aim to foster understanding between people of different backgrounds ; furthermore , we promote and encourage intellectual curiosity , which ultimately helps develop independence of mind and spirit .
Ashford School has countless strengths , however our incredible offering for co-curricular activities is outstanding , and with over 80 programmes each week our students can expand , develop , and curate interests that may not have been previously realised . In addition to this , our exam results are incredibly impressive , with 89 % of A-Level pupils achieving A * - C grades in 2021 and gaining entry to the best universities in the UK and overseas . By combining academic rigour , optimising potential , celebrating individuality , and encouraging adventurous learning , we produce confident , independent , self-assured young adults who are capable of progressing and adapting to an ever-increasingly challenging world .
For those just finishing school , and now potentially facing a world full of uncertainty , my advice would be to stay true to who you are . Strive to be the person you want to be and do not settle . There is no reason why you cannot achieve your dreams – all the challenges you ’ ll face can and will be confronted and overcome with the right levels of determination , positivity , and level-headedness , as well as the willingness to ask for help when needed .
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