About us

Core Values

Nine values, written as behaviours rather than slogans — because a value only counts when you can see it in the school day.

The nine values

What we hold ourselves to

These values describe how we work with learners, with families, with each other and with the communities around our campuses.

We hold ourselves to honest work, honest reporting and honest relationships — with students, families and each other.

Every learner is treated with dignity. We respect different backgrounds, abilities, beliefs and ways of learning.

We look for better ways to teach and to learn — using technology, practical work and fresh thinking in the classroom.

We expect every student to lead — in class, on the pitch, in the dormitory and in the community beyond our gates.

Students learn to own their commitments, their environment and their contribution to the wider school community.

Consistent routines and high expectations create the calm, orderly environment in which good learning happens.

We pursue the highest standards academically, in sport, in the arts and in every activity the school offers.

Success at Tumaini is a shared effort — between teachers, learners, families and the wider group of three schools.

We nurture kindness, empathy and care, and we extend practical support to the families and communities around us.

In practice

Values only change behaviour when they are specific. Here is what each one asks of staff and learners.

Value	In practice
Integrity	Homework is completed honestly, marks are reported honestly, and when something goes wrong it is brought forward quickly so it can be fixed.
Respect	Every learner is greeted by name, every contribution is heard, and differences in background, ability and belief are treated with dignity.
Innovation	Teachers are encouraged to try new ways of explaining a topic, and learners use the computer laboratory and science spaces to test ideas for themselves.
Leadership	Each class elects representatives, houses have their own leadership structure, and every learner is given a responsibility to own.
Responsibility	Learners are trusted with duties — library duty, garden plots, dormitory chores, sports equipment — because responsibility is taught by giving it.
Discipline	The same routines apply every day: arrive prepared, follow the timetable, submit work on time, and treat people with courtesy.
Excellence	We ask for the best version of the work, not just a passing mark — in lessons, on the sports field, in music and drama, and in community projects.
Teamwork	House teams, sports squads, choirs and project groups work together across classes, years and schools in the group.
Compassion	Learners are taught to notice who is struggling, and the school supports families in the community when they can.

Admissions

Come and walk the campuses. See the classrooms, the dormitories and the sports fields where these values are taught.