Post by Tuff on Oct 13, 2010 17:59:32 GMT -6
Our Mission
Buckley Academy provides an education that meets the needs of a modern society and is grounded in the timeless qualities of diligence, courtesy, honesty, integrity, and a respect for others.
We nurture and challenge our pupils academically, spiritually and physically, encouraging them to grow in confidence and to discover a love of learning. A Buckley education offers more than qualifications and achievements; it involves a deeper and more profound development of personality and character, where pupils gain new perspectives as well as the skills necessary to flourish as individuals who contribute purposefully to the world around them.
Learning & Growth
Learning and growth at Buckley is through much more than classroom teaching. We promote a culture of academic excellence, stretching and challenging the more able, supporting and encouraging when it is needed most. Class sizes are small and the work ethic is strong.
Creativity & Imagination
The creative arts are recognized as a valuable route to self-expression and personal development. Art & Design, Music and Drama help to articulate character, build confidence and bring tremendous pleasure. The value we place on them is reflected in the provision of purpose-built Art and Music schools, and a 300-seat Theater.
Understanding & Support
Boarding Houses at Buckley become home from home; where pupils sleep, socialize, work and relax in the company of other young people. House staff live there too and take great pride in the the trust and respect that characterize their relationship with the boys and girls in their care.
Recreation & Adventure
Sport and adventure activities at Buckley highlight the values that we pursue more generally in school life: good conduct, fair play, teamwork, responsibility and leadership. We open up challenges to be overcome and skills to be learnt.
Partnership & Community
To be at Buckley is to be part of a genuine community. We mix easily and get to know one another, we dine together and we see each other daily in Chapel. There is always something to do and someone to do it with. Community also means responsibility and everyone is expected to look after their peers.
Continuity & The Future
We do all we can to help our leavers become the people they want to be. Almost everyone goes on from Buckley to Higher Education and the vast majority to university.
Buckley Academy provides an education that meets the needs of a modern society and is grounded in the timeless qualities of diligence, courtesy, honesty, integrity, and a respect for others.
We nurture and challenge our pupils academically, spiritually and physically, encouraging them to grow in confidence and to discover a love of learning. A Buckley education offers more than qualifications and achievements; it involves a deeper and more profound development of personality and character, where pupils gain new perspectives as well as the skills necessary to flourish as individuals who contribute purposefully to the world around them.
Learning & Growth
Learning and growth at Buckley is through much more than classroom teaching. We promote a culture of academic excellence, stretching and challenging the more able, supporting and encouraging when it is needed most. Class sizes are small and the work ethic is strong.
Creativity & Imagination
The creative arts are recognized as a valuable route to self-expression and personal development. Art & Design, Music and Drama help to articulate character, build confidence and bring tremendous pleasure. The value we place on them is reflected in the provision of purpose-built Art and Music schools, and a 300-seat Theater.
Understanding & Support
Boarding Houses at Buckley become home from home; where pupils sleep, socialize, work and relax in the company of other young people. House staff live there too and take great pride in the the trust and respect that characterize their relationship with the boys and girls in their care.
Recreation & Adventure
Sport and adventure activities at Buckley highlight the values that we pursue more generally in school life: good conduct, fair play, teamwork, responsibility and leadership. We open up challenges to be overcome and skills to be learnt.
Partnership & Community
To be at Buckley is to be part of a genuine community. We mix easily and get to know one another, we dine together and we see each other daily in Chapel. There is always something to do and someone to do it with. Community also means responsibility and everyone is expected to look after their peers.
Continuity & The Future
We do all we can to help our leavers become the people they want to be. Almost everyone goes on from Buckley to Higher Education and the vast majority to university.