Handbook 2012 - Repton School Dubai

1.1: Our MissionIt is the responsibility of Repton School to prepare all its students for adulthoodthrough the pursuit of the highest standards in academic studies and all the othervaried activities that comprise student life in a boarding environment. In achievingthis mission, the realisation of every student's academic potential is always centralWe acknowledge that the building of responsibility, consideration for others andself‐esteem, so vital in adulthood, comes equally from participation in sport, music,drama, art and extra‐curricular activities.1.2: Repton Ten ValuesRepton Dubai sets out to educate all students with a firm set of values, which it alsoseeks to uphold in all its many and varied activities. These values are:1. To instil in our students the determination and self‐confidence to meet thechallenges of an ever‐changing technological world.2. To develop a sense of dignity and respect for others.3. To enable our students to display real dexterity of thought and action whenfaced with changing circumstances.4. To encourage the development of a sense of inquiry, independence ofthought and a willingness to take risks in a rational fashion.5. To demonstrate initiative when faced by the challenge of leadership andresponsibility.6. To promote internationalism by developing an understanding of the interdependenceof individuals, groups and nations.7. To instil in our students a sense of pride and commitment to the values andachievements of the school, both during and after their time there.8. To present opportunities for our students to express their creativity, developa joy of learning and gain self‐confidence.9. To involve our students in the promotion of a caring and compassionatesociety, both within the school and in the outside world.10. To promote these values and objectives through the educational and extracurricularactivities pursued by the school, and all its staff, students andparents.1.3: Code of Conduct:Repton UK has a deserved reputation for maintaining high levels of disciplineamongst its pupils, thereby facilitating the best environment and atmosphere foreffective work and learning. Such an approach to education has often been termed‘traditional’ and we at Repton Junior School Dubai want to emulate our partner