· to live responsibly, to help others, and to enjoy life
· to learn how to think and learn for themselves
· to grow as an individual and to build character and self confidence
At Sommerville we value:
· a balanced approach to educating the ‘whole child’
· opportunities for each student to grow as a person and to build their character
· individuality and diversity among our students
· a safe, respectful and positive learning environment
· helping others in need and trying to make the world a better place
In addition to a full academic programme, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of exciting and stimulating extra-curricular activities.
Extra-curricular activities help to enrich the life of a school. They teach new skills and improve existing ones. They allow for interaction between students and teachers in a meaningful way outside of the classroom environment. They give further opportunities for students to experience success in non-academic areas, which thereby serves to develop a more positive self-concept in the students.
Extra Curricular activities offered at Sommerville include:
* Arts & Crafts Club * School Newspaper
* School Choir * Robotics Club
* Intra-mural sports * Guitar Club
* School Yearbook * Student Council
Membership in such organizations provides opportunities to develop leadership skills and special interests, a spirit of school community and some insight into the structure of the world of commerce into which they will ultimately emerge.
At Sommerville Manor we have established specific beliefs about assessment and evaluation of students’ progress.
* Assessment and evaluation reflects the development of the whole child with an appropriate balance of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive components
* Assessment and evaluation should be a shared responsibility between home and school with frequent dialogue between parents, teachers and student
* The ultimate aim of the assessment and evaluation process is to teach the student to take responsibility for his or her own learning. Student participation in the evaluation process develops the attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary to become an independent learner
* Evaluation incorporates the assessment of both the process and the product, and involves a variety of assessment strategies and techniques
* Performance criteria for assessment must always be developed and understood by the student and the teacher, with frequent opportunities for discussion regarding what is to be learned and how it is to be assessed.
Formal Student Progress Reports are provided three times a year, with scheduled parent interviews to follow. However, as student evaluations take place on a consistent basis, teachers are able to discuss issues with parents as they arise.