WHMAT Five Qualities

Developing Children for Life

At WHMAT, we believe education is about more than academic success. Our schools are committed to developing young people who are:

• Contributing
• Articulate
• Discerning
• Happy
• Healthy

These Five Qualities sit at the heart of everything we do. They provide a shared vision across our primary schools and help shape our curriculum, personal development opportunities, leadership programmes and school communities. 

Our aim is that every child leaves a WHMAT primary school equipped with the knowledge, skills, character and confidence needed to thrive in secondary education and beyond. 

Our Five Qualities

Contributing

We want our pupils to understand that they can make a positive difference.

Contributing pupils:

• Help and support others
• Take responsibility for their actions
• Show leadership and initiative
• Improve their school and community
• Understand the importance of service to others

Our Promise:
"I make a positive difference through my actions."

Articulate

Communication is central to success in learning and life.

Articulate pupils:

• Express themselves clearly and confidently
• Listen carefully to others
• Explain their thinking effectively
• Participate in discussion and debate
• Adapt their communication to different situations

Our Promise:
"I communicate clearly, confidently and respectfully."

Discerning

We want children to become thoughtful, reflective and informed decision-makers.

Discerning pupils:

• Think critically
• Ask insightful questions
• Evaluate information carefully
• Consider different viewpoints
• Make informed choices

Our Promise:
"I think carefully and make wise decisions."

 

 

 

 

Happy

Children learn best when they feel safe, valued and connected.

Happy pupils:

• Build positive relationships
• Enjoy learning
• Show kindness and empathy
• Develop resilience
• Experience a strong sense of belonging

Our Promise:
"I feel valued and help others feel valued too."

Healthy

We promote the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.

Healthy pupils:

• Stay active
• Make positive lifestyle choices
• Understand how to look after their wellbeing
• Develop healthy habits
• Know when and how to seek support

Our Promise:
"I look after my body, mind and wellbeing."

 

 

 

 

 

How We Develop the Five Qualities

The Five Qualities are woven throughout school life through:

• Our curriculum
• Assemblies and collective worship
• Personal development programmes
• Pupil leadership opportunities
• Community projects
• Enrichment activities
• Sport and wellbeing initiatives
• Partnerships with families and the wider community

Every classroom, curriculum area and leadership opportunity helps pupils understand and develop the qualities that will support them throughout life. 

Pupil Leadership

Children have opportunities to lead and serve through a range of leadership roles linked directly to the Five Qualities:

Contributing Leaders

Supporting charity work, community projects and environmental initiatives.

Articulate Leaders

Leading assemblies, pupil voice activities and school events.

Discerning Leaders

Promoting digital safety, reading and critical thinking.

Happy Leaders

Supporting inclusion, friendships and positive relationships.

Healthy Leaders

Championing physical activity, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles. 

Working with Families

Families play a vital role in helping children develop the Five Qualities.

Through workshops, family challenges, home learning activities and community events, we work in partnership to ensure children experience consistent messages at school and at home. 

Together, we can help every child become:

Contributing. Articulate. Discerning. Happy. Healthy.

Vision Statement

What Makes a WHMAT Pupil?

A WHMAT pupil is someone who:

• Makes a positive contribution to others
• Communicates with confidence and purpose
• Thinks critically and makes informed choices
• Builds positive relationships and values belonging
• Takes responsibility for their health and wellbeing

These Five Qualities define who we are, what we value and what we aspire our pupils to become.