Page 4 - Moreton Hall Strategic Vision and Values

Our Values
OF SCHOLARSHIP, GAIETY AND HUMANITY
Our school has long been built on the
optimistic, outward looking and ambitious
values of scholarship, gaiety and humanity
instilled in generations of Moretonians since
its foundation in 1913 by Ellen Lloyd-Williams.
Her daughters, especially Bronwen who became
Principal in 1945, continued this legacy of a
close-knit family approach to set the foundation
for our school. Today, this unique blend creates
an ethos only experienced at Moreton Hall.
The three words are powerfully positive. They
speak of a determination to engage with, study
and understand the world around us. They
encourage us to bring energy, joy and vigour
to every day so that we are all carried on with
a sense of purpose and upbeat certainty that
we will all succeed. They inspire us to know,
support, care for and motivate others in our
community. The three words speak of rolled-up
sleeves, hard work, collaboration, laughter and
comfort in being yourself.
Scholarship at Moreton goes beyond the
lifelong inquisitive pursuit of knowledge; our
pupils engage with the very best staff to truly
discover themselves. They learn where they
might excel, how to meet a novel challenge
and how to take risks, get things wrong and
learn from the process. Our pupils learn how
to build successful teams and take robust
decisions whilst remaining kind, supportive,
Bronwen Lloyd-Williams
Moreton Hall Principal
(1945 - 1973)
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resilient, flexible and articulate. Moretonians
determinedly opt-in for the benefit of others
and without pressure to chase perfection.
Scholarship is much more than what you know;
at Moreton, emotional intelligence and personal
contentment are as important.
In a world where mental health is increasingly
discussed, gaiety is rarely heard and yet it is
of such relevance to wellbeing. Gaiety has the
capacity to lift and find the good in others, to
shrug off adversity or to give someone the last
Rolo and do so with a smile. Gaiety fosters
a positive approach to life and relationships,
nurtures a genuine sense of self-worth and
builds friendships for life. Gaiety is fostered
in our imaginative events and the best quirky
informality which pervade this family-minded
school. Our whole community draws upon
gaiety for an optimism and self-belief which is
unique to Moreton.
Those with humanity are always welcome, like
those who bring joy, empathy and kindness
into friendships, into jobs and into communities
where people feel worthy of that happiness.
Where there is humanity there is selfless service
and a willingness to see the world through
the eyes of someone walking a different path.
Where there is humanity there is an active need
to be there for someone who needs care, or a
hug, or a friend.
Plaque displayed
outside Front Hall