NEWS
‘A school community where all are inspired to explore, empowered to express and challenged to excel’.
A Canford education is something special and we work very hard to ensure that every pupil recognises this and treasures what they are being given. Our expectation is that they recognise the educational foundation they receive is a privilege and with that comes a responsibility to value what they learn here and use that rich and broad knowledge to make a real and lasting difference to their own life, and the lives of others. Our school values are fundamental in this regard as we seek to promote purposeful engagement by building a mindset which embraces lifelong learning, with a courageous attitude where Canfordians are principled and strong, yet reflective and respectful, by demonstrating humble ambition pursuing their goals with energy and resilience but without arrogance or entitlement, and showing gracious leadership where they fulfil a duty to guide and support others. All of this flows from what is an incredibly warm, strong and vibrant community which welcomes and embraces so many people in so many ways. As one of our recent bursary OCs said:
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“I think the thing that has separated Canford from anywhere else I have been is the sense of belonging and pride I have experienced whilst attending. Throughout my time at Canford, particularly in the latter years, I felt as though I belonged to a vibrant and accepting community where I feel a genuine sense of being at home. Every member striving to do their best and help others achieve their goals. This attitude that Canfordians, both staff and pupils, seem to ooze is in fact an opportunity within itself. An opportunity for an individual to excel to their potential. This energy is infectious and rubs off on every member of the community in a way I’ve never experienced before. It is because of this that I feel great pride to be able to have been a part of and represent Canford in the way I have been so fortunate to be able to for these past years.”
