It is our firm belief that a good education is an essential
preparation for the whole of life. An education at Abbotsholme provides
not only the starting blocks but also the first few metres of life’s
track.
Abbotsholme seeks to identify and
develop the diversity of talent in each child. Our holistic approach to
education ensures that we know the children well, enabling us to set
individual targets to help them to achieve higher standards than they
might have thought possible. We want all of our children not only to
succeed – whatever their individual talents or abilities may be – but
also to feel successful. We offer them challenges which will build
strength and test courage, we provide them with a programme of cultural
enrichment to widen their perspectives, we show them how to nurture and
care for the environment and we teach them the importance of taking
responsibility both for themselves and for others.
Although we are committed to helping all Abbotsholmians fulfil their
academic potential, the measure of our success cannot be judged by
scholarly achievements alone. Indeed, it is their development as people
that must be seen as the ultimate test. In years to come, we would wish
to know that they were happy with themselves and with their lives; we
also would want them to be successful in their personal and
professional endeavours whilst remaining sensitive to the needs of
others.
All Abbotsholmians benefit from our
ethos which teaches them to value honesty and integrity highly; it
encourages, too, a sense of self-worth and of pride in their own
achievements, whilst, in equal measure, celebrating the success of
others.
Furthermore, it is our belief that
whilst learning should be challenging, it should also be both
stimulating and enjoyable. Abbotsholme provides a rich and rounded
experience through its strong academic curriculum, its beautiful
surroundings, its happy and supportive boarding environment, its
working farm, its extensive range of sporting, artistic and outdoor
activities, and through the wealth of opportunities provided by the
Round Square organisation both at home and abroad.
Balance is the essence of our educational philosophy, where academic,
personal and social development are given equal standing. Equipped with
their Abbotsholme experiences, we believe that our young people will
flourish, and we are proud that Abbotsholmians leave us as responsible
and socially aware young men and women who are able to face an
increasingly demanding world with confidence and with a zest for life.