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Mission and Values

Eerde International Primary School Netherlands prepares children (aged 4-19) for life-long independent learning in an inspiring and safe environment. Eerde is a place where children and young people can learn, live and develop; where only the very best education is good enough.

Mission Statement

At Eerde, we inspire students to develop to their full potential academically, athletically, artistically and ethically. Through inquiry-based and experiential learning within an international community, students acquire the skills they need to make a difference.

At Eerde, our mission is to help students develop into successful, engaged and responsible young persons with strong global connections; in possession of life-long learning skills and friendships forged for life.

Our Guiding Statements

Confident

We develop confidence in our abilities and ideas, in order to work towards achieving our dreams and future aspirations. We celebrate success and we feel proud of ourselves, each other and our school.

Caring

We think of others and care about others’ needs. We are friendly, collaborative and build positive relationships. We take care of ourselves and value healthy lifestyles and choices.

Reflective

We identify our strengths and our areas for improvement. We reflect on our actions, our behaviour and our treatment of others.

Balanced

We value personal and social development, as well as academic development. We strive to achieve a healthy balance between those areas of our lives that we value and those we need to develop.

Critical

We examine evidence and use reason to arrive at conclusions. We question assumptions, traditions, and conventional wisdom. We challenge and innovate, always striving to be independent thinkers.

Responsible

We are ambassadors for our family, our friends, our school and our community. We consider our impact on the planet and society and strive to be responsible global citizens.

Cooperative

We value our community and strive to work together to help each other fulfil our potential as a school and as individuals. We understand that our community extends beyond the walls of our school to the local community and wider world.

Diverse

We seek to understand each other, recognising our similarities and celebrating our differences. We recognise that different values, traditions and customs can all be right, striving for a culture of mutual respect and tolerance.

Our Vision

At Eerde, just as our students, we keep learning and developing ourselves. Therefore we have created strategic objectives to ensure quality and growth. These objectes are based on our guiding statements shown on this page.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Eerde International Primary School recognises the moral and statutory responsibility to act, at all times, in the absolute best interest of the student through providing a safe and welcoming environment where all children are respected, valued and where each individual can thrive. As the safety and protection of students is of paramount importance to everyone in this school. At all times we will ensure what is best in the interests of all students.