We are Alder. We are a community and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. At Alder, our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard. We want our students to be able to form positive relationships, enrich themselves and make a valuable contribution to society. We Are Alder is central to our positive ethos. Our core Alder values are evident throughout all aspects of our school. Our Alder values aren't simply about school they re about everyone, everywhere, always. They are not a temporary philosophy linked to school but a set of values to follow for life. We Are Alder is how you get a good job or an apprenticeship, how you become a good parent, how you get promoted and how you become a good partner. It's about success in your whole life, not just your academic life. We encourage our students to live by our values in all that they do.