Usutu Forests Primary School believes that change is a constant factor in life and that education should develop personal values and thinking processes that will enable intelligent participation in a changing world.

The school sees the aims of formal education as the mastery of specific and general skills and the development of personal discipline. Learning is viewed as an unbroken activity continuing throughout life and that formal education must provide the training and skill for independence of thought, the faculty of critical inquiry, the courage to explore, and an understanding of and tolerance for difference.

The school believes that a function of education is to provide students with awareness and an understanding of the major social, economic, ecological and political issues in a changing world.

At our school we share a common goal with parents, which is to allow each and every pupil the opportunity to be the best that they can be. The child is nurtured and encouraged to develop and master relevant skills, concepts and attitudes. This will lead to a responsible, caring and self motivated person capable of contributing to and upholding a society in which we are all considered equal.

 This will be achieved by:

• Developing a positive self-value in each child.
• Encouraging and recognizing each child’s special gifts and attributes.
• Developing self-discipline, independence and responsibility.
• Respecting the individuality and diversity of all.
• Cultivating family involvement in school activities.
• Attracting, developing and retaining staff of the highest quality.
• Inculcating caring attitudes and actions towards others.