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 withOur aim is for our students to achieve outstanding academic success; alongsidePupils value the schools high expectations, innovation and creativity, mean that Ashlyns is a school which encourages and helpsthis, we equip students with the organisational, social, communication andunique blend of buildings, students to develop and make the most of their abilities and interests. 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 othersbe confident and creative learners, building a foundation to enjoy life-long learning Pupils are incredibly make a positive contribution to the school and wider community proud of their school andclearly enjoy attending.adopt and promote healthy lifestylesOFSTED REPORT, 2018celebrate achievementStudents at Ashlyns are challengedboth students and our local community. After their time at Ashlyns, students are to exceed their own expectations andIn recent years, Ashlyns has seen theready to leave as mature, responsible we enjoy an established reputation foraddition of a professional gym and danceyoung adults, ready to take their place in academic excellence and first-classstudio, a new cycle track and refurbishedthe world and confident to play their partpastoral care. As well as academic rigour,tennis and netball courts. Our schoolin the future.we also provide a full range of extra- expansion programme has provided us curricular activities within a well-ordered,with the opportunity to develop AshlynsAshlyns is a thriving school with a rich purposeful environment. Each and everyfacilities further. Recent additions includeheritage, a positive ethos and an exciting student is challenged appropriately toa new science laboratory and preparatoryfuture. Our belief is that we change ensure they make the most of their time room, aSixth Form block, new dramapeoples lives through learning and this at Ashlyns so that they can continue studios and the expansion of our musicprospectus outlines some of the many to realise their educational ambitions practice rooms and changing rooms. opportunities on offer at Ashlyns, which into adulthood. ensure our students are prepared forOur aim is simply to provide the besta bright and successful future.We are a school that never stands still opportunities, facilities and support for and we constantly reinvest to benefit every student to flourish and succeed. James Shapland, Headteacher02 | Ashlyns School Prospectus 2021-2022 www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk | 03'