Our Philosophy
At St Christopher's School, we believe that learning happens through the design of purposeful activities that engender joy, foster curiosity and challenge students who are conscious of how they learn.
Our learning promotes intellectual rigour, social responsibility and personal wellbeing. These three strands thread their way through our curriculum. The intellectual combines our academic curriculum with intellectual pursuits like debate and the Model United Nations to develop students' critical thinking skills.
The social aspect of our curriculum is constructed around the UN Development Goals. Wellbeing refers to the healthy mind and body of all people within all St Christopher’s community and encompasses the UN Rights of a Child.
'Learning to Engage, Engaging to Learn' encapsulates how we think about education at St Christopher’s.
Expanding further on our philosophy of learning are our Foundations for Learning.
These are adapted from the ideas described in a UNESCO report by Jacques Delors, which, in turn, is supported by the concepts of 'Autonomous Learners' and 'Global Citizens'.
Our curriculum directs our enthusiasm and ensures students are:
- Intellectually rigorous and capable of independent thoughts.
- Engaged in the world with an insatiable sense of curiosity.
- Confident to be a unique individual, while respecting and celebrating differences in others.
- Ambitious with the skills and social conscience to succeed in life.
Where Next?
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Departments
At St Christopher’s Senior School, our students experience a varied, broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum. Each student has the opportunity for each of them to develop academically, creatively and physically.
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Infant School
Welcome to St Christopher’s Infant School, where we provide children with a world-leading educational experience.
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Junior School
At St Christopher’s Junior School, we share every parent’s aspiration for their child to grow up happy, confident and successful. Our passionate and dedicated teachers are eager to build a positive partnership with you and your child. We aim for the highest academic standards while supporting children in their continuous learning journey.
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Learning Support
St Christopher’s Learning Support aims to make a meaningful contribution to
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Our Philosophy
At St Christopher's, we believe that learning happens through the design of purposeful activities that engender joy, foster curiosity and challenge students who are conscious of how they learn.