The School's Ethos
I want each child'sexperience of Maidwell to be thoroughly happy, enjoyable and fulfilling. Our aim is to encourage all pupils to discover their talents and to develop them to the full. We are educating the whole person, and because the Maidwell experience is a broad one and goes well beyond just the academic curriculum we are well placed to do this. The school welcomes a wide range of academic talent and not just the very bright. |
A Christian School
Maidwell is a Christian school which aims to present the Christian faith to the children and to use the teachings of Jesus Christ as the basis for their spiritual development. Prayers every morning and church on Sundays are central occasions in the life of
the school; there is plenty of pupil
involvement with the readings, the
prayers and with interaction with
visiting speakers or the staff
taking prayers on that day.
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Manners and Discipline
A clear framework of rules and conventions provides the pupils with strong guidance as they grow up. Within this framework we want them to be relaxed and at ease with each other, with the teaching staff and with other adults that they come across. My experience is that such a clear framework enables a happy, free and stable atmosphere to prevail. |
Mealtimes
Mealtimes are important occasions
when the whole school sits together. Lunch is a formal meal with a fixed seating plan for each table that changes twice a term. The children sit on mixed tables with teachers sitting at either end and in charge of serving the food, ensuring good manners and encouraging stimulating conversation. Breakfast and supper are less formal and the pupils will sit with their own year groups. |