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What are 5 Qualities That Make a Good School?

5 Essential Qualities of a Good School: The Ingredients of Success

The question on everybody’s lips: what makes a good school? We’ll shed light on five essential qualities that contribute to creating a good, nurturing, and joyful learning environment.
 

1. Supportive and Strong Community

We truly believe that to be a good school, a strong community is required. A good school should build and foster a sense of belonging where every voice is considered and respected. Pupils and teachers alike should never feel like they’re alone or unwanted and everyone should make a conscious effort to support each other in reaching a shared goal of success for the individual and the school.
 

2. Consistent and Purposeful Feedback

Whether you’re in school, the workplace, or even personal endeavours, meaningful feedback is incredibly important. In school, pupils who receive feedback on a more consistent basis will have a better understanding of what they’re doing right and which aspects they should look to improve on.

Without feedback, pupils won’t know where they are, in terms of their educational progress. A steady flow of pupil evaluation will also show that the school cares about their development, encouraging further growth.
 

3. High Standard of Behaviour and Discipline

To be a successful & stimulating learning environment, the school’s pupils, teachers, and all other stakeholders must always feel safe, secure and happy. Schools should always promote respectful behaviour and adherence to rules.

As mentioned in our blog titled ‘Independent Schools: Understanding What They Are, Their Benefits, and Key Features’ we talk about how private schools are known for their reputation for having high standards of behaviour and discipline.

At The High School of Glasgow, we pride ourselves on our commitment to a safe working and learning environment for all.
 

4. Excellent Equipment and Facilities

Providing pupils with the best, most up-to-date equipment and facilities can contribute to an improved school. Examples of this can be computers & tablets, sporting equipment, laboratories, or even higher-quality tables and chairs! School periods only last around 40 minutes; if a computer is running slow, this can really affect your productivity.

This is an advantage of attending an Independent School, like The High School of Glasgow. As they’re funded through tuition fees, there is more budget for the best equipment and facilities to pass on to pupils & teachers.
 

5. Commitment to Extra-curricular Activities

Our fifth and final quality all good schools must have, is a commitment to promoting and encouraging extra-curricular activities. These include music, sports, drama, etc. There are a number of benefits to school pupils engaging in extra-curricular activities, such as exploring their interests, opportunities to socialise and learning long-lasting life skills.

We believe that every school should take the time to develop, encourage, and promote as many extra-curricular activities as possible as pupils benefit socially, physically, and mentally, while the teachers benefit from a happier classroom.
 

Conclusion

In conclusion, a good school is characterised by a supportive community, consistent and purposeful feedback, a safe learning environment, excellent resources and facilities, and a commitment to extra-curricular activities. When a school has these qualities, pupils thrive academically and personally, and teachers are empowered to create engaging learning experiences.

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