Our Ethos and Vision

Our vision, values and aims are at the core of everything we do at Johnstown Primary School. They underpin our learning and teaching, and provide an environment which enables our pupils to develop as confident, happy, 21st Century Citizens of Wales, equipped for lifelong learning in an ever-changing world.

We are an ambitious school where our mission statement ‘Be All You Can Be’ underpins our Core Values. We encourage all our learners to ‘Respect Others, Respect Yourself, Be a Good Learner’. Individuals are valued, achievements celebrated and our pupils, staff and community are united, healthy and secure to learn together through a lively, innovative and holistic curriculum.

What does the school aim to do with the children?

To provide the highest academic standards in all aspects of the curriculum, continually monitoring and reviewing our learning and teaching practices
To recognise and celebrate pupil’s achievement and attainment in equal measures
To foster pupils’ enthusiasm and develop their knowledge, skills and understanding, enabling them to be ‘successful, capable and creative learners’
To provide an environment which is secure, inclusive, stimulating and challenging
To develop pupils’ confidence, perseverance, self-esteem and resilience ensuring that each individual is effectively motivated to do his/her best
To proactively, fairly and consistently support the community with challenging situations through the use of the Restorative Practice Approach
To develop critical independence skills as appropriate to age and stage of learning
To be aware that each child has unique qualities, and provide the environment for those qualities to be developed
Through Pupil Voice and Person Centred Planning, cater for the individual needs of every child
To give a context to our children’s learning, by providing breadth and balance and cross curricular links where possible
To work in partnership with parents, the wider community, and other schools collaboratively to ensure consistency and raise standards for all
To prepare our children for life in society and to show respect and tolerance towards others, behave responsibly and treat others the way we would like to be treated, irrespective of background and life choices
To be adaptive and entrepreneurial to prepare for life-long learning within an evolving digital age
To help children understand their role globally, promote sustainability and become ethically informed citizens of Carmarthen, Wales and the wider World
To encourage tolerance, through understanding of different faiths and beliefs and first-hand experiences
To be proud of our Welsh heritage, and enjoy learning bilingually, inside and outside the classroom