PHONE 01444 483528 EMAIL admin@greatwalstead.co.uk Home Key facts Our school Teaching & learning Activities News Contact us Pages in this section: Welcome About us Admissions/Fees Prospectus Inspection reports Term dates Uniforms Food menus Scholarships and successes Policies Governors Staff Home > Key facts Welcome to Great Walstead school Welcome to the Great Walstead School website. We hope that this gives you a flavour of our school and the happy and purposeful atmosphere here. Who we are The school is a Christian day and weekly co-educational boarding school with children from 2½- 13 years of age, set in 260+ acres of its own land in the heart of the Sussex countryside, within easy reach of the commuting town of Haywards Heath. Great Walstead exists to provide a first class education for boys and girls in a caring Christian environment so that each individual is inspired to reach his or her full potential in mind, body and spirit. We have a strong and professional partnership founded on trust, mutual respect and integrity, between pupils, staff, parents and governors working together towards a shared vision. A former parent once described the school as a “place of mud and love” and this describes wonderfully why Great Walstead School is such a special place. Underpinning all this are the firm foundations in learning that we lay down for the children here. Our experienced teachers have high expectations of the children: we encourage them to work hard and to do their best. Our record of academic achievement is impressive. Our Vision: Our Vision at Great Walstead School is to inspire all our pupils to achieve their potential in all areas, through the support and dedication of our staff in a caring Christian environment. Our Values We have 5 core values that help explain a little more about our school: Christian Faith A compassionate Christian ethos lies at the heart of Great Walstead School, nurturing all our pupils spiritually and morally. Dedication A professional and dedicated staff united in its vision to provide a positive and rewarding educational experience for all. Success A school that inspires and enables each pupil to fulfil their individual potential; valuing each child’s achievement – both academic and non-academic and fostering confident, independent and well-rounded pupils who work well together. Environment An appreciation of our glorious woodlands and outdoor spaces, encouraging the whole school community to enjoy and respect the stunning surroundings, exploring creative ways of learning, through outdoor activities and engagement with the natural world. Communication A strong and professional partnership founded on trust, mutual respect and integrity, between pupils, staff, parents and governors working - together towards a shared vision. Please come and visit the school so that you can experience all this for yourself. We are proud to show visitors around! School website design by School Website © 2009 Great Walstead School | Sitemap