We are responsible for all we do

We are responsible for all we do

At Hargest we place a great emphasis on preparing our students for the world that will await them. We equip them with the tools to think, scrutinize and use knowledge to inform their decisions, and to have empathy for and appreciate the viewpoints of others.

Hargest students are "can do" people; they acquire the attitudes, the dispositions, and the flexibility to make things happen.

Getting involved in any of the vast number of extra curricular opportunities supported at Hargest will make significant differences to the well being and emotional balance of students who come here. Taking opportunities enables young people to develop life skills through teamwork, leadership, commitment and responsibility and to have fun while they are doing it.

Our sporting successes at local, regional and national representative levels are very impressive. These are made possible because of the commitment of our staff and our Hargest community.

Parents have a vital role in encouraging the success of our students.  Parental support of the school values, uniform guidelines and high behaviour standard expectations are a source of strength. Taking an active part in various school events including parent interview evenings, coaching, attending camps, right through to governance as a member of the Board of Trustees is something we encourage.

Considerable effort is put into celebrating the successes of our students. This is done in assemblies run by our head students, our monthly newsletters and our web site which constantly reflects the positive efforts that have been made by those at Hargest.

Our behaviour reflection strategies model clear definite principles. Consequences are a certainty; they are immediate, consistent and appropriate. Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher involved whenever they have concerns.

Our six simple stated values guide every aspect of what we do here at Hargest. Our students understand them and live them. They provide the ground work for a future that will reach out for them. They have become "The Hargest way".