For us, intelligence is not measured on a fixed scale or by an exam paper.

We work with our students to develop a breadth of characteristics that help them to learn – and to cope with whatever life throws at them, now and in the future.

Here are some of the characteristics that are an integral part of our approach:

• Creativity – thinking outside the box
• Responsibility – managing your own learning and progress
• Perseverance – showing tenacity in pursuit of a worthy goal
• Initiative – being pro-active to get what needs doing done
• Collaboration – working well with others, as well as by yourself
• Reflectiveness – taking time to think about your experiences and learning from them
• Risk-taking – being prepared to meet failure, make mistakes and to learn from them
• Open-mindedness – always being prepared to think again, question your own assumptions and step into someone else’s shoes