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Swanbourne House Co-ed Prep School Buckinghamshire | Aims
Swanbourne House School

The Swanbourne Way

Swanbourne House Scholarships | Prep School | Near Bedfordshire

Kindness

What it means:

  • Being gentle with our words and actions.
  • Caring about how others feel.
  • Helping each other, even in small ways.

How we show it:

  • Use kind words and kind voices.
  • Take turns and share fairly.
  • Look out for anyone who might be feeling left out.
  • Say “please,” “thank you,” and “sorry” when needed.
  • Treat our school, our belongings, and nature with respect.
Small class sizes ensure every child is known and supported.

Curiosity

What it means:

  • Wanting to learn new things.
  • Asking questions to understand more.
  • Exploring ideas and trying things out.

How we show it:

  • Listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions.
  • Try new activities, even if they seem tricky at first.
  • Show interest in other people’s ideas and cultures.
  • Wonder, imagine, and share our discoveries.
  • Use mistakes as chances to learn.
Pupils in an English class

Effort

What it means:

  • Always trying our best.
  • Keeping going, even when things feel hard.
  • Taking pride in what we do.

How we show it:

  • Come ready to learn and give things a go
  • Stay focused and don’t give up quickly.
  • Celebrate progress, not just results.
  • Look for ways to improve and practise.
  • Encourage others to keep trying too.