Ethos and Values

The best from everyone

At Hafs Academy, our aim is to bring out the best in everyone by setting high expectations for all, at all times. We believe that every child is a unique individual, capable of achieving greatness. Who can truly know the boundaries of a child’s potential? That’s why we aim high, challenging our students to push beyond their perceived limits, to persevere, to work diligently, and to consistently strive for excellence.

We hold the same expectations for every adult at Hafs Academy: to be at their best, to set high standards for themselves, to demonstrate determination and resilience, and to inspire these qualities in the students through their example.

Our work is driven by love, care, and sincerity. The highest standards of achievement are matched with an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of all, ensuring that every member of our community feels valued and supported in their journey.

AMBITION

…to achieve the best for ourselves and others.

We show Ambition when we:

  • have high expectations, dream big and believe
  • move out of our comfort zone, broaden our perspectives and extend ourselves
  • be the best we can be all the time

DETERMINATION

…to overcome obstacles and reach success

We show Determination when we:

  • continuously try to improve, learning from feedback and experience
  • show independence yet know when to ask for help
  • embrace failure, overcome barriers and don’t give up

RESPECT

…for ourselves and others in all that we do

We show Respect when we:

  • value, embrace and celebrate difference
  • demonstrate good manners and are considerate to each other and our environment
  • show empathy and are kind

CONFIDENCE

…to have the courage of our convictions and to take risks in the right cause.

We show Confidence when we:

  • communicate effectively with courage and conviction
  • act as role models and challenge others
  • express our individuality

CREATIVITY

…to imagine possibilities and make them real.

We show Creativity when we:

  • use our imagination
  • seek alternative ways to achieve a goal
  • demonstrate joined up thinking

ENTHUSIASM

.…to seek opportunity, find what is good and pursue talents and interests

We show Enthusiasm when we:

  • are positive and eager to help others
  • volunteer, take part, go beyond what’s required
  • are curious: ask and answer questions