Forest Hill School is a community which is Aspiring to Excellence Together. This is our school motto and it drives us to relentlessly pursue excellence in all aspects of school life.

We have a very strong ethos which is underpinned by our Core Values:

Hard Work

We are ready to learn, we give 100% effort, and we never give up. We are determined to succeed.

• I am independent and self-motivated
• I actively participate in lessons
• I rise to new challenges
• I step out of my comfort zone
• I believe in myself to be the best I can be

Ambition

We aim high, we ask questions, and we challenge ourselves every day. We strive to be anything we want to be.

• I look for ways to further develop my knowledge and skills
• I am prepared to take risks
• I know what I need to do to achieve my goals
• I am focused on my future
• I am determined to succeed

Respect

We respect ourselves, each other, and our environment. We value all members of the school community.

• I promote and support equality
• I listen to others’ views and beliefs
• I accept others for who they are
• I follow the school rules
• I respect the school buildings, facilities and surrounding environment

Kindness

We are friendly, inclusive and considerate to all. We treat others how we wish to be treated.

• I support and encourage those around me
• I am considerate of others’ feelings
• I give my peers positive feedback
• I am polite to my teachers and other staff members
• I support school fundraising events for charities

These values pervade the school and set the agenda for our culture of constant improvement and striving for yet greater heights.