Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision, Mission and Values
At Bourne Grammar School, our vision, mission and values work together to define what we stand for, what we are striving toward and how we behave along the way. They guide every aspect of school life, shaping our culture, our expectations and the daily experience of every member of our community.
OUR VISION
Inspiring and empowering our community to believe, grow and succeed together for a bright future.
Our vision expresses our long-term purpose and our hopes for everyone who is part of BGS. It describes the environment and outcomes we seek to create: one where individuals feel confident, supported and inspired to pursue ambitious futures. Our vision sets our direction. It is where we are headed together.
We believe in the power of aspiration, learning and community. We create an environment where effort is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged and all of us are supported to recognise our own strengths and potential. We believe that success is most meaningful when it is shared, and we work together to build a school where people feel proud of who they are and confident in who they will become.
Believe. Grow. Succeed.
OUR MISSION
Best Atmosphere. Best Support. Best Results.
Our mission describes how we bring our vision to life day to day. It defines the experience we aim to provide for everyone in our school community. By creating the right atmosphere, offering strong support, and pursuing the highest standards, we ensure that people can flourish both academically and personally.
Best Atmosphere
A positive, warm and purposeful environment where people feel safe, valued and motivated to learn and work.
Best Support
A culture that recognises each person’s individuality, offering guidance, encouragement and care so all can thrive.
Best Results
Excellence in academic achievement, personal development and character, enabling individuals to move forward with confidence, ambition and purpose.
OUR VALUES
Our values guide how we behave, how we learn and how we treat one another. They shape the everyday atmosphere of our school and influence the relationships and routines that help everyone in our community feel recognised, supported and proud to belong. When we live these values consistently, we create the Best Atmosphere for learning and working together, and the Best Support for each other as individuals and as a community. This shared foundation enables us to achieve the Best Results in academic success, personal growth and the collective strength of our school. Our values help us understand not just what we strive for, but how we work together to achieve it.
As Learners
Ambitious – We set high expectations for ourselves and are willing to push beyond what feels comfortable, because challenge helps us grow.
Inquisitive – We ask questions, explore ideas and take an active interest in the world, knowing that curiosity drives understanding.
Determined – We persevere when learning is difficult, recognising that improvement is achieved through commitment, practice and reflection.
As People
Honest – We act with integrity and take responsibility for our words and actions, building trust within our community.
Resilient – We cope with challenges and setbacks positively, using them as opportunities to learn and strengthen our character.
Kind – We treat others with empathy, patience and respect, recognising that our actions shape how others feel.
As a School
Safe – We look after one another and our environment, ensuring BGS is a place where everyone feels secure and able to thrive.
Respectful – We value different perspectives and work together with courtesy and consideration, creating a positive and supportive culture.
Prepared – We arrive ready to learn, ready to contribute and ready to take part, because our collective effort shapes our success.