b'Headteachers Welcome Aspire & AchieveAshlyns School is an excellent choice for any parent seeking the very best for their child. At Ashlyns we encourage each and every studentFounded originally to provide for the most vulnerable in society, we are immensely proud that our schoolto aspire and achieve beyond their expectations.still emphasises traditional values of respect, trust, honesty and hard work. These values, combined with high expectations, innovation and creativity, mean that Ashlyns is a school which encourages and helpsOur aim is for our students to achieve outstanding academic success; alongsidePupils value the schools students to develop and make the most of their abilities and interests. this, we equip students with the organisational, social, communication andunique blend of buildings, leadership skills which are the building blocks to becoming confident, happy,combining considerable responsible and successful adults of the future. history and character with We believe everyone at Ashlyns should: modern sports facilities.aim for excellence in all undertakings, to fulfil their potential OFSTED REPORT, 2018care for and value others be confident and creative learners, building a foundation to enjoy life-long learning Pupils are incrediblymake a positive contribution to the school and wider communityproud of their school and adopt and promote healthy lifestylesclearly enjoy attending.celebrate achievementStudents at Ashlyns are challengedboth students and our local community. every student to flourish and succeed.to exceed their own expectations andIn recent years, Ashlyns has seen theAfter their time at Ashlyns, students areOFSTED REPORT, 2018we enjoy an established reputation foraddition of a professional gym and danceready to leave as mature, responsible academic excellence and first-classstudio, a new cycle track and refurbishedyoung adults, ready to take their place in pastoral care. As well as academic rigour,tennis and netball courts. Our schoolthe world and confident to play their partwe also provide a full range of extra- expansion programme has provided usin the future.curricular activities within a well-ordered,with the opportunity to develop Ashlyns purposeful environment. Each and everyfacilities further. Additions include a newAshlyns is a thriving school with a rich student is challenged appropriately toscience laboratory and preparatory room, heritage, a positive ethos and an exciting ensure they make the most of their time a new Sixth Form block, new dramafuture. Our belief is that we change at Ashlyns so that they can continue studios, the expansion of our musicpeoples lives through learning and this to realise their educational ambitions practice rooms, as well as new diningprospectus outlines some of the many into adulthood. facilities and changing rooms. opportunities on offer at Ashlyns, which ensure our students are prepared forWe are a school that never stands still Our aim is simply to provide the besta bright and successful future.and we constantly reinvest to benefit opportunities, facilities and support for James Shapland, Headteacher02 | Ashlyns School Prospectus 2020-2021 www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk | 03'