Values & Ethos

At Penistone Grammar School we are committed to Values-Driven Education.

This means we all live by our five Core Values:

Aim High; Be Determined; Be Kind; Be Supportive; Be Proud.

Our values fully embody British Values which are central to all that we do. These British Values completely align with our commitment to treating others with honesty, integrity and respect. Above all, we are a highly supportive community.

There are four British Values: Democracy; Rule of Law; Individual Liberty and Mutual Respect for and Tolerance of those with different faiths.

In assemblies, mentor time and many lessons, you will have opportunities to think about the importance of our values system.

Above all, we want you to be a well-educated citizen who can make the right choices for you and others so that you can contribute to society in many positive ways.

As a Penistone Grammar student you will be expected to:

Aim High in everything that you do and fully embrace our values system
Be Determined and demonstrate at least good effort
Fully comply with Values-Driven Expectations which are rewards-led If you fail to comply, you will face consequences.

Our five Core Values are at the heart of all that we do. Our values give us a shared understanding of how we should all behave so that we can all be happy and successful. At all times we should treat each other with honesty, integrity and respect.

Aim High

There are no limits to how far you can go in your studies and in all the other activities you choose to participate in.

Be Determined

Anything worth doing is worth doing well, and this requires real effort and the determination to learn from setbacks and try again. Dealing with failure in the right way will enable you to do even better.

Be Kind
Above everything at Penistone Grammar School we want all members of our school community to be kind to one another.

Be Supportive

We can all achieve and enjoy school life because we are a caring, supportive community. You will be supported by your teachers, associate staff, fellow students and your parents and cares of course.

Be Proud
Penistone Grammar School is a great school. Wear your uniform with pride, represent your House with pride and be proud of your achievements.