Ethos & Values

At Hawkinge Primary School we encourage the whole child to reach his or her full potential and acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and values for life.

Values

Our Co-operative Values

We are part of a Co-operative trust working alongside two other local schools (to find out more see the Vicus Trust link) and have signed up to follow the joint values of the Co-operative trust which are below.

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Self-help

Encouraging all within the organisation to help each other, by working together to gain mutual benefits. Helping people to help themselves.

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Self-responsibility

To take responsibility for, and answer to, our actions.

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Democracy

To give our stakeholders a say in the way we run our school.

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Equality

Equal rights and benefits according to their contribution.

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Equity

Being fair and unbiased.

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Solidarity

Supporting each other and those in other co-operatives.

Values

Our Ethical Values

Consistent with the values of the founders of the Co-operative Movement, we believe in the ethical values of:

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Openness

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Honesty

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Social responsibility

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Caring for others