ETHOS OUR CULTURE & VALUES
At HSW, we believe that our culture – how we do things around here – has a significant impact on the attitudes, behaviours and capacities of everyone in our learning community. How we learn is as important as what we learn. It is not just what we know that counts, it is what we can do with what we know – and this is inextricably linked to how we feel.
Whilst our curriculum delivers knowledge and skills, it is our positive and nurturing culture that helps our students to feel confident and empowered to become independent, lifelong learners.
Our culture is underpinned by our mission statement:
At Hall School Wimbledon, we are a nurturing and ambitious community where every child is supported to flourish as an individual. As a non-selective, all-ability independent school, we believe in the unique potential of every pupil and provide a bespoke education that inspires confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
Grounded in our values of belonging, kindness, curiosity, collaboration, and ambition, we create a safe and inclusive environment where children feel known, valued, and empowered to thrive. We encourage pupils to embrace challenges, work together with respect, and develop the skills and character to succeed both within school and beyond.
Our mission is to cultivate resilient, compassionate, and inquisitive young people who are prepared not only for academic success, but also to make a positive difference in the world.
CO-EDUCATION
From the very outset of this school, Hall School Wimbledon has educated girls and boys together. Hall School Wimbledon is the only school, either independent or state, in Wimbledon to offer full co-education all the way from ages 7 to 18.
In order to prepare children towards outstanding futures in the modern world, we believe that girls and boys should be educated as one. If we are to raise young adults who are committed to striving for equality around the world, this begins at school by instilling values of mutual respect through thoughtful lessons in the classroom, and encouraging cooperation and collaboration between boys and girls across school life. It is our duty as educators to show, through our words and deeds, that together, we are stronger.
