b'Headteachers Welcome Aspire & AchieveAshlyns School is an excellent choice for any parent seeking the very best forAt Ashlyns we encourage each and every studenttheir child. Our ambition is that your childs time at Ashlyns should be joyfulto aspire and achieve beyond their expectations.and exciting and that they experience an interesting and diverse education Our guiding principle is for every child to have the best possible start in life and Pupils value the schools that will stay with them throughout their life. the opportunity to be the best version of themselves. Our Staff and Governorsunique blend of buildings, aim to achieve this by:combining considerable Ensuring that academic achievement at Ashlyns is excellent history and character withEnsuring that the experiential side of life at Ashlyns is a priority for students modern sports facilities.Ensuring that Ashlyns students receive exceptional careOFSTED REPORT, 2018Our school values underpin everything that our staff, students and governorsaspire to achieve. They are based on moral, civic and performance virtues: Pupils are incrediblyIntegrity: we act with respect, honesty, courage and justice proud of their school and Inclusivity: we play our part in the social contract with kindness, service, clearly enjoy attending.empathy and gratitudeIndependence: we strive to meet our potential with resilience, determination, OFSTED REPORT, 2018Founded originally to provide for thepurposeful environment. We believe thatdrama studios and the expansion of ourself-reflection and self-disciplinemost vulnerable in society, we arethe experiential side of life at Ashlyns ismusic practice rooms and changing rooms.immensely proud that our school stillfundamental in enriching and equipping emphasises traditional values.Thesewell rounded and successful young adults. Ashlyns is a thriving school with a rich values, combined with high expectations,heritage, a positive ethos and an exciting innovation and creativity mean thatWe are a school that never stands stillfuture. Our belief is that we change Ashlyns is a school which encouragesand we constantly reinvest to benefitpeoples lives through learning and this every student to be the best version ofboth students and our local community.prospectus outlines some of the many themselves. In recent years, Ashlyns has seen theopportunities on offer at Ashlyns, which addition of a professional gym and danceensure our students are prepared for a Students at Ashlyns are challengedstudio, a new cycle track and refurbishedbright and successful future.to exceed their own expectations andtennis and netball courts. Our school we enjoy an established reputation forexpansion programme has provided us academic excellence and first-classwith the opportunity to develop Ashlyns pastoral care. As well as academic rigour,facilities further. Recent additions include we also provide a full range of extra- a new science laboratory and preparatory curricular activities within a well-ordered,room, external dining areas, pastoral suite, 02 | Ashlyns School Prospectus 2022-2023 www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk | 03'