At Windlesham House, we believe education extends beyond academics and personal achievement to encompass social responsibility, empathy, and active citizenship. Our community programme teaches pupils to think of others, contribute positively to society and understand their place in the wider world.
Our Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) curriculum includes explicit teaching about
These lessons help pupils understand how their actions affect others and develop empathy for people in different circumstances.
We actively promote fundamental British values
These values permeate school life through assemblies, PSHE lessons, house activities, and daily interactions.
Each year, pupils nominate and vote on charities to support. Recent beneficiaries have included
Pupils organize fundraising events including:
Importantly, pupils learn about the charities they support, understanding the causes and how their fundraising makes a difference.
As part of the diploma programme, Years 7 and 8 pupils undertake charity projects. Recent examples include
These projects develop organizational skills, empathy, and understanding of social issues while making genuine contributions to worthy causes.
Windlesham House has a longstanding partnership with Lorica Trust, a local charity based at East Clayton Farm in Storrington. This charity supports disadvantaged and vulnerable young people in West Sussex through farm-based activities that build confidence and self-esteem.
Our involvement includes
This partnership allows our pupils to see firsthand how charities help people and to contribute meaningfully to their local community.
We maintain connections with our local community through
We are working towards Eco-Schools accreditation. Our Eco Committee, made up of pupil volunteers, leads environmental initiatives including
Pupils learn about environmental challenges and take practical action to reduce the school’s ecological footprint.
Our Forest school programme connects pupils with nature and teaches environmental stewardship. Activities include
The school models sustainable practices through
These practical examples teach pupils that environmental responsibility is everyone’s duty.
Leadership opportunities within school teach community contribution
School council
Elected representatives who voice pupil opinions and contribute to school decisions
House captains
Lead their houses and organize house activities
Sports captains
Lead teams and promote sportsmanship
Prefects
Support younger pupils and help with school routines
Eco committee
Lead environmental initiatives
Digital leaders
Support technology use and online safety
These roles teach that leadership means service to others.
Older pupils support younger ones through
This cross-age support builds empathy and reinforces the caring community ethos.
Simple daily actions contribute to community
We recognize and reward these acts through our house points system and in assemblies, reinforcing that kindness builds community.
We welcome parental involvement in community initiatives. Parents can volunteer to help with charity events, support Eco Committee activities, share professional expertise with pupils, or suggest community partnerships. The Friends of Windlesham group also organizes community building events for families.
Yes, celebrating diversity is central to our community. We have pupils from many countries and cultural backgrounds. Through PSHE, Religious Studies, assemblies, and social interaction, pupils learn about different cultures, religions and perspectives. We celebrate festivals from various traditions and teach respect for all beliefs.
We teach conflict resolution skills through PSHE and model respectful communication. When conflicts arise, we help pupils understand different perspectives, express feelings appropriately, apologize when necessary and find solutions. Our restorative approach focuses on repairing relationships and learning from mistakes rather than just punishment.
Inclusion is fundamental to our community values. Pupils with additional needs are full community members, participating in all activities with appropriate support and adaptations. We teach all pupils to be understanding, patient and supportive of peers who learn differently, building a truly inclusive community.
