Gayhurst School

To encourage an enthusiasm for Mathematics as a lively and exciting discipline.
To cultivate a sense of rigour and accuracy as a necessary means to this end.
To help pupils realise that Mathematics is powerful, creative and enjoyable.
To meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and Common Entrance syllabuses without sacrificing the spontaneity and enrichment possibilities offered by the subject.
To prepare students for life beyond Gayhurst, specifically Mathematics at Senior school level, and more generally to exceed minimum numeracy levels for adult life.
To offer teaching of the highest quality from Junior levels up to National Curriculum Key Stage 3, Public School Scholarship and beyond.

Objectives

To teach to a level appropriate to the age and ability of the children.
To prepare students at 11+, 12+ and 13+ for Common Entrance examinations and Scholarship papers.
To offer additional support to those who need extra help or extension work.
To strive continually to raise standards of teaching.