The Aims of the School

NHGS has the following school aims (SA). Within a stable, orderly and secure environment each student is able to:

SA1 Develop a capacity for lifelong learning

SA2 Continuously develop skills, acquire knowledge and improve understanding

SA3 Develop a mind which is lively, critical, independent, curious and creative

SA4 Acquire an enlightened set of attitudes and ideas including an appreciation of sustainability

SA5 Accept responsibility and respect others

SA6 Reach the highest personal, intellectual and physical attainment of which he or she is capable

SA7 Prepare for active citizenship and dynamic employment

Learning to Live

The Specialist Science College Aims (SSCA) are to:

SSCA 1 Raise standards and achievement

SSCA 2 Strengthen and develop the quality of teaching and learning

SSCA 3 Provide an enriched curriculum as a Science College

SSCA 4 Become a centre of excellence for Science and Mathematical education

SSCA 5 Enable students to engage ethically, socially, culturally, morally and spiritually in a complex, dynamic and scientific world

SSCA 6 Provide appropriate learning pathways for students to become active citizens and progress to higher education, further training and employment

SSCA 7 Work with partners in education, business and the community to provide learning opportunities related to our specialism