School Vision

Nower Hill High School exists to enhance the future life chances and opportunities of all our students, whatever their starting points, by providing a centre of educational excellence at the heart of our community in which all our students can fulfil their potential. We aspire to develop 'world class' students who can compete in a highly competitive world.

Aim

Our aim is to realise our mission by a relentless focus on the development of highly literate, articulate, numerate, resilient and confident students who are equipped with the ambition, qualities and qualifications necessary to compete in the 21^st century global economy. 

Values

We will develop all our students better if we value and emphasise the importance of:

• Impeccable manners: Honesty, the appreciation of diversity
• Hard work: A can-do attitude to overcome adversity, resilience, an enjoyment of learning 
• Articulate Oracy: Knowledge, literacy and numeracy, creativity
• Smartness of appearance: Personal pride, a healthy lifestyle 
• Excellent behaviour: Self-discipline, high self-esteem and self-respect, integrity
• Kindness: Empathy, respect, teamwork 

Objectives 

We will meet the challenges ahead and achieve our mission by having very high expectations and standards, and working hard to deliver the following objectives:

• A school-wide emphasis on oracy 
• Engaging and challenging lessons  
• High levels of numeracy and literacy
• High quality and very hard-working staff 
• A curriculum of breadth, depth and opportunity
• Access to cutting edge technology
• Support for the well-being of students and staff
• Eliminating the achievement gaps between groups of students  
• A well-disciplined and safe school
• High quality student support   
• Celebration of achievement and success
• Strong and collaborative leadership
• Systematic monitoring, review and evaluation
• A supportive and challenging Governing Board
• High quality professional development
• Excellent facilities
• Future financial sustainability
• Strong partnerships with home, the community and other schools
• Thriving outside hours activities
• An exemplary reputation
• The school of choice for our community.