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Mission & Philosophy

Our Vision - A Windrush Education

Windrush School is committed to nudging every child's mind, while nurturing their hearts, bodies and spirits. Windrush students develop mastery of academic and intellectual skills along with a sense of who they are as learners and individuals. A Windrush education enables graduates to navigate educational, community and life experiences with determination, optimism, humor and grace.

Windrush students approach learning opportunities and challenges with confident, enthusiastic spirits and open minds. They master subject matter and utilize knowledge critically and creatively.

Windrush students are thoughtful, joyful and introspective. They have integrity as well as a sense of purpose and responsibility. Windrush students develop a moral compass and persevere in the face of adversity.

Windrush students desire meaningful relationships with people of diverse experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, values and beliefs. They have respect for themselves and others, as well as a sense of compassion for and connection with their community, humanity and the world.

Our Mission

Windrush School serves students and families by providing an excellent education grounded in Progressive Principles. The Windrush School K-8 program provides outstanding academics while cultivating identity through an emphasis on social, emotional and physical health. A Windrush School education enables students to meet the future with confidence, competence, resilience and grace.

Core Values

EXCELLENCE
We will always stretch beyond our immediate reach, aspiring toward our best selves. Academic, personal, and civic excellence are goals and expectations.

AUTHENTICITY
We will connect to and make meaning from a strong sense of identity, values and passions. We will act in ways that honor our ideals and those of others.

INSPIRATION
We will learn, lead and teach with enthusiasm for inquiry and joy in discovery.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We will be thoughtfully connected to one another as scholars, families and educators. We will be meaningfully engaged with the wider community as leaders and citizens.

SUSTAINABILITY
We will be constantly mindful of our responsibility as stewards of the planet and its people. We will make decisions which take into account the short and long term consequences of our actions.

Our Bill of Rights and Responsibilities

Everyone at Windrush has the right to:

  • Be treated with dignity, kindness, fairness and respect
  • Openly express themselves
  • Learn, play and work in a safe and nurturing environment

To uphold these rights we share the responsibility to:

  • Treat each other and ourselves with respect
  • Help each other
  • Listen to each other
  • Make others feel welcome
  • Share and care for our campus and its materials
  • Keep ourselves and others safe