Our students are....

....Broad Minded

Our objective

Shrewsbury International School aims to instil in its students an understanding that qualities are just as important as qualifications, and that through a commitment to activities outside the classroom our students will develop personal attributes, self-confidence and an appreciation of having a broad range of interests. Shrewsbury International School aims to develop these interests into areas of expertise and excellence where appropriate.

Our students

1. 1.Participate fully in “You-Time!” activities and in Sports Excellence, Music Excellence and Drama Excellence programmes;
   

2. 2.Have plentiful opportunities to participate in a range of sports and to develop their skills through to excellence where appropriate;
   

3. 3.Will be exposed to new sports to help them acquire both skills and teamwork values;
   

4. 4.Will have plentiful opportunities to learn musical instruments;
   

5. 5.Will have opportunities to enjoy music in orchestras, ensemble groups and choirs;
   

6. 6.Will have plentiful opportunities to perform on stage through drama, debating, productions, assemblies and “Finding A Voice” activities in “You-Time!”.
   

Our teachers

1. 1.See themselves as role-models in encouraging an appreciation of breadth;
   

2. 2.Will pass on their interests and areas of expertise to students;
   

3. 3.As classroom teachers and form tutors will support and encourage students to participate outside the curriculum.
   

Our parents

1. 1.Support the initiatives to develop qualities alongside qualifications;
   

2. 2.Demonstrate their support for their children’s extra-curricular interests by attending sports fixtures, musical events, drama productions and assemblies;
   

3. 3.Encourage the development of interests by encouraging and supporting training, practice and rehearsal on a regular basis;
   

4. 4.Create an environment at home in which sport, music, drama are appreciated.
   

Our measurements

1. 1.The Director of Sports and Activities will report to the Board of Governors in Term 1 of each academic year on levels of participation, uptake of new sports, major achievements and produce an analysis of results in competitions against other schools;
   

2. 2.The Director of Music and The Director of Instrumental Studies will report to the Board of Governors in Term 2 of each academic year on levels of instrumental learning and orchestral, ensemble, choral developments;
   

3. 3.The Director of Drama will report to The Board of Governors in Term 2 of each academic year on drama activities and productions.