At Ruskin, we are committed to our vision to ensure that our students have the best possible life chances and strive to ensure they have the tools to become true citizens of the world. We are very much a values-driven academy. These values and goals permeate everyday life at Ruskin.  The ways students can display and develop these values are detailed below and are represented around The Academy by the Ruskin Values Tree.

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Ruskin students are wise

Ruskin students recognise the importance of making the most of every minute.  They display wisdom by:

• being punctual;

• dressing appropriately for a professional environment;

• being equipped for lessons;

• taking pride in their work;

• keeping The Academy phone-free and using technology appropriately.

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Ruskin students are courageous

Ruskin students are ready to learn in lessons.  They display courage by:

• responding to feedback;

• asking and answering questions;

• making good progress.

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Ruskin students are passionate about learning

Ruskin students aim high and and recognise that learning is a reward in itself.  Students want to achieve their best.  They display passion by:

•  putting effort into their work;

• taking part in extra-curricular activities;

• understanding the importance of independent work and meeting deadlines.

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Ruskin students are generous

Ruskin students show respect and are courteous and kind to each other and the wider community and environment.  They display generosity by:

• being polite to all- other students, staff, visitors and the wider community;

• taking collective responsibility for good behaviour

• keeping corridors calm and safe

• being empathetic and respectful;

• volunteering their time.

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Ruskin students are curious

Ruskin students display curiosity by:

• giving the lesson and the teacher their full attention;

• engaging respectfully in class discussions;

• aiming high, being ready to learn and making the most of every minute.

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