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Greatness is a choice. 

Become the best version of yourself and fulfil your full potential by 'choosing greatness'. 

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As my Year Group and RS students know, I am a firm believer that 'greatness is a choice'. In other words, achieving success is the result of the choices that you make. I want each of my students to fulfil their full potential and achieve great things in life. I am determined that they will become the best versions of themselves AND the best cohort of students in the country! Therefore, I am relentless in encouraging them to dream big, work hard and be kind...and achieve great things as a result! 
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As teachers, it is essential that we create classroom cultures of high expectation and aspiration. I always remind students that 'I have high expectations of you because I have high aspirations for you'.  They know that I hold them to the highest standards because I want them to be the very best that they possibly can be and fulfil their full potential. 
 
Creating a culture of high standards and expectations involves being as explicit as you can about exactly what students need to do in order to achieve great things in your subject. Explicitly outline, model and question students about the 'steps to success' in your subject area. Use motivational and aspirational language to show students that your classroom is a place where great things happen and extraordinary things are achieved! Relentlessly remind your students that, with effort and determination, they can achieve great things! 

 
Watch this YouTube video here explaining how - and why - I teach students to 'choose greatness' (https://youtu.be/8lhcxeMB2Q4?si=SjlDlZWyLk3PygFe).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 
 
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‘Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution’ (Aristotle).

 

Greatness means ‘the quality of being great; eminence or distinction’.

 

‘Greatness is a choice’ is the philosophy that achieving great things is the result of the choices that we make. It means striving to ‘be your best’ so that you can ‘fulfil your full potential’ in life.

 

Specifically, ‘choosing greatness’ means to consistently:

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G – GIVE IT 100%

R – RESPECT EVERYBODY

E – ENGAGE POSITIVELY

A – ARRIVE ON TIME

T – TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

 

 

Students who ‘choose greatness’ know that:

  • Everybody is capable of achieving great things.

  • It is important to aim high, work hard and be kind.

  • Success is the result of effort and determination.

  • A positive mindset leads to positive outcomes.

  • Having high standards results in high success rates.

  • It is important to respect yourself and respect others.

  • It is important to be a leader and role model for others.

  • It is important to help, support and inspire others.

  • It is okay to make mistakes and face obstacles

  • Life is about progress not perfection. Resilience is key.

  • It is important to take full responsibility for our choices

  • It is important to hold ourselves accountable for our actions.

  • It is important to take pride in being your best

  • It is important to take pride in making progress towards your goals.

 

 

Consistently ‘choosing greatness’ means you will:

  • Achieve great things – in education and in life.

  • Make the maximum progress possible in school.

  • Fulfil your full potential as an individual.

  • Become the very best version of yourself.

  • Become one of the best students in the country.

  • Maximise your opportunities for the future.

  • Become a leader and role model for others.

  • Take pride in making progress and being your best.

  • Inspire and support others to become their best.

  • Build a positive reputation for yourself.

  • Build positive relationships with other people.

  • Be proud of yourself and your accomplishments.

  • Create a happy, successful and fulfilling life.

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