Our Learning Habits
At St Wilfrid's, we believe that success is built through positive habits and high expectations. Our Learning Habits help every pupil to develop the behaviours that support excellent learning, personal growth and future success.
By consistently demonstrating these habits, pupils create a positive learning environment where everyone can thrive.
No Answering Back
Why?- Ensures staff and students are safe.
- Protects learning time for all.
- Builds self-discipline and emotional control.
- Prepares students to respond positively to authority in the wider world.
- Demonstrates respect to all members of our community.
Perfect Uniform
Why?- Supports a calm, ready-to-learn environment.
- Prevents disruption and wasted learning time.
- Develops organisation and independence.
- Reduces stress and shows a willingness to learn.
Attendance & Punctuality
Why?- Allows us to support all pupils to flourish academically.
- Prevents gaps in knowledge and learning.
- Builds reliability and commitment.
- Develops self-discipline and responsibility.
Be Fully Equipped
Why?- Supports a calm, ready-to-learn environment.
- Prevents disruption and wasted learning time.
- Develops organisation and independence.
- Reduces stress and shows a willingness to learn.
On Task
Why?- Creates calm, predictable classrooms which support safeguarding.
- Ensures every pupil can learn without disruption, giving everyone the chance for academic excellence.
- Demonstrates respect to teaching and support staff.
- Builds resilient learners, a skill that will be needed when leaving St Wilfrid's.
Homework
Why?- Reinforces and strengthens learning, giving pupils the best opportunity to achieve excellent outcomes.
- Develops independence and perseverance.
- Develops study skills that can be used when revising for exams.
- Shows pupils have taken responsibility for their learning so they can be the best versions of themselves.
The St. Wilfrid’s Way
The Three Rs – respect, responsibility and resilience – form the foundation of the behaviour and values of our community at St. Wilfrid’s. We refer to this as the St. Wilfrid’s Way.
Respect is shown through kindness, understanding and treating others with dignity, reflecting the teachings of Christ.
Responsibility means taking ownership of our actions, decisions and learning.
Resilience is the strength to overcome challenges and persevere in our efforts, trusting in God’s guidance. Together, these values embrace our school motto: Excellence through faith, learning and support.
St. Wilfrid’s Way
Respectful
In school and in the wider community we live gospel values. As pupils of St Wilfrid’s R.C. College, we are honest, we show everyone respect and have respect.
St. Wilfrid’s Way
Responsible
We recognise each pupil in our school community has unique and individual God-given talents. We are responsible for fulfilling our potential and accept support from our teachers and peers.
St. Wilfrid’s Way
Resilient
We’re hardworking pupils that always try our best. In challenging times, we’re resilient and never give up. We want the best for ourselves and our peers.