WELCOME!

Gordon Junior is a four form-entry Community school, which celebrated 100 years of education on the site in 1998. It currently has nearly 500 pupils.

We are very proud of our school. Generations of Strood folk have happy memories of their learning here.

Its traditional appearance cloaks a modern outlook within. We have a wide range of in-school and extra-curricular activities.

E-mail us for our prospectus to find our more.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our vision is to develop the full potential of each child through the provision of the highest quality education, care and preparation for life, within an environment where all children feel happy, secure and ready to learn.

All children need the best quality of teaching and learning. All adults will continue to develop their expertise through Inset, personal development and by continuing to set high standards of expectations both in themselves and the pupils. All good practice will be acknowledged and celebrated to encourage everyone to aspire to deliver the best quality of educational experience.

Quality learning is achieved when :-

·         Pupils work at appropriate levels

·         Relationships are positive

·         Pupils use and develop a range of learning skills

·         Pupils learn to become independent learners

·         Pupils use resources effectively

·         Pupils are motivated and challenged by learning tasks

·         Pupils are able to work collaboratively and co-operatively

·         Pupils view mistakes as constructive experiences

·         Pupils receive quality feedback on their progress

·         Pupils understand the context and purpose of their learning

Quality teaching is achieved when : -

·         Teachers have high expectations

·         Staff work together and share the vision for the school

·         Lessons are well planned

·         Work is differentiated

·         Lessons have appropriate pace

·         Constant assessment takes place

·         Relationships are positive

·         There are firm and consistent discipline boundaries

·         The classroom and its resources are effectively organized