Finding space to pioneer
Inspirational learning, exciting partnerships and a strong culture of self-reflection in the heart of the capital will grow a new generation of pioneering young people.
Our ethos
Our vision
Our vision is for students, staff and the wider community to find space to pioneer. As well as the requirement to forge new physical space for the site and claim our space in the City’s regeneration in creative and pioneering ways, we aim to break new educational ground in three critical ways:
Reflective space
We shall scrutinise our space, and encourage a culture of reflection. The constraints of time and space in a busy and commuting school are significant. We shall establish a strong coaching culture in the school, so that all staff and pupils can gain an understanding of strategies required to reflect on their own aims and ambitions. We shall give them the space to pause and develop, equipping them with the tools to lead happier and more successful lives. They will be inculcated with a greater sense of confidence, self-awareness and taught to listen and learn from others.
Scholarly space
Learning is, of course, at the heart of all that we do, and we will continue to provide inspirational and empowering teaching for our students. Our spectacular examination results speak for themselves, but we will seek to provide so much more than this by experimenting and innovating, so that we instil in our students a love of learning for its sake. This will equip students with the strategies to be lifelong learners, nimble and resilient to face any challenge.
Shared space
We understand the extraordinariness of our space and want to share it. Appreciating the difference we can make when we work with others, we will build partnerships with sustained impact on our wider communities. We will be pioneering in our collaborative work, establishing long-lasting relationships with the City family of schools, including a new and stronger bond with our brother school, City of London School.
Our values
The 3 Rs of City permeate all that we do and could never be more pertinent.
Respect
for self, others and our environment
Responsibility
for our own independent learning and development, our actions and words
Resourcefulness
which includes resilience, courage, creativity and aspiration
Our strategic aims
Our strategic aims cover six key areas: learning, co-curricular & partnerships, pastoral, people, operations and external relations.
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‘Here, what counts are ideas. And in the heat of adolescence, students can develop what they think and believe is important, often giving them confidence that will last a lifetime.’ Read @clsghead ‘s article in today’s @telegraph via the link in our bio.
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24 November 2023
Year 12 mathematicians had a great trip to the maths in action conference last week. Topics covered included Fermat's last theorem and transforming mobius strips, how MRI scanners function & how numbers determine which musical notes sound good together.
