Our Values
Everything we do at Charterhouse is centred around living by our core set of values - of these, everything we do begins with kindness.
Our values help to steer how we behave, learn and treat each other. They are embedded in and reflected upon in all daily aspects of school life.
Kindness, to ourselves and to others, is something we encourage in all pupils from their very first day.
Our Values
We believe in the importance of self-awareness and the responsibility we have to ourselves. We encourage each pupil to reflect on their strengths, their opportunities, and all they have been given, so they can make the most of every experience.
We foster a strong sense of service and a commitment to helping others and playing an active role in the wider community.
At the heart of all we do is our school motto: Deo Dante Dedi – God having given, I gave. It is a reminder to use our talents well, and to give back generously.
We aim to nurture young people of integrity and with the strength to do what is right, even when it’s not easy, and even when no one is watching.
We value sound judgement, honesty, and the courage to learn from our mistakes, taking responsibility and striving always to put things right.
Above all, we encourage our pupils to consider the impact of their actions on others and on the world around them, and to choose what is good, fair and kind.
We encourage perseverance in every pupil, developing the self-discipline to work hard, collaborate well, and keep going when things get tough.
We help our pupils grow in independence, resilience and purpose, so they can overcome challenges and face the future with confidence.
With determination and hope, they are inspired to be the change the world needs.
We help our pupils to be open and courageous, ready to embrace new ideas, experiences and opportunities.
We encourage curiosity, respectful dialogue, and an appreciation of different viewpoints.
Through this, pupils develop a deepening sense of spiritual, moral and cultural understanding, and a broader view of the world and their place within it.
We believe kindness starts with being gentle on ourselves, recognising our own worth and accepting our unique potential.
We encourage every pupil to show empathy and thoughtfulness, to care deeply for others, and to act with compassion in all they do.
In doing so, they grow into citizens who the world can lean on and learn from.
