Tel: 01753 882690
Email: gayhurst@gayhurstschool.eu
Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RJ
Email: gayhurst@gayhurstschool.eu
Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RJ
The School
Gayhurst is divided into Nursery, Junior and Senior departments which function in different ways and are physically separated. Our prime considerations in the teaching of children are that they are happy, challenged and achieve much. The well-being of the children is of key importance to all our staff. From an early age the children are encouraged to be responsible for their appearance, property and actions. In the Senior School there are Heads of houses who play an important role in the selection of House teams and their positions are rotated termly. The year 8 pupils collectively are expected to set an example to the rest of the school but every pupil is given responsibility at some time during their school career. This might be as a form leader, librarian, Leader of the Orchestra, dining room or class helper. It is important to feel confident about fulfilling any task and in a small way these aspects of responsibility help to generate the confidence to work in a community.
The children are encouraged to use their own initiative but at all times good manners, tolerance and sensitivity towards others are stressed.
Discrimination or bullying of any kind is not tolerated anywhere in the school.
Religion
Gayhurst was founded as a Church of England school. Today it retains that emphasis and Christian values and perceptions remain a central feature of the school's philosophy. School assemblies are held daily and conducted along Christian lines. Gayhurst enjoys close links with St James' Church in Gerrards Cross where it holds its annual Carol services.
However, decency, common sense, social responsibility and a strong moral code are not exclusive to Christianity and Gayhurst is truly a multi-denominational school.