• To encourage development of the talents, character and personality of every pupil to the highest possible level.
• To foster tolerance and understanding of others.
• To develop all pupils to the highest level of which they are capable in literacy and numeracy, recognising as we do that these basic skills are essential for lifelong learning.
• To build in our pupils a commitment to high standards of work at whatever level of ability the pupil is capable of working. The guiding principle is that whatever is done should be done well. This is especially important when others depend on what we do.
• To promote and encourage physical and emotional health for all members of the school community.
• To provide courses in all subjects on offer in the school which are appropriate to the interests, needs and abilities of pupils.

We have high aspirations for every pupil and the best way to fulfil them is for us to work together as parents / carers and school - supporting and encouraging your child in all aspects of school life.

An essential aspect of our working partnership is for all parents / carers to know there is good communication between school and home. We will make every effort to maintain good contact through newsletters, our website, letters which praise individual contributions and achievements and early phone calls or letters should we have any concerns.

We also value communication from home to school, so please do know you are welcome to contact us at any time. I will be delighted to meet with you personally or to make arrangements for you to meet the member of staff best able to help at any one time.

I look forward to working with your son/daughter as a valued member of Tarbert Academy