At Park High, we empower every student to achieve their very best, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the world beyond school. It’s this idea that inspired our framework, which enhances the way students engage with their lessons and home learning. We call it ‘The 4 Ps of Learning.’

From getting into the right headspace to effectively reviewing their work – these are skills that will improve their academic work, as well as powerful soft skills that employers look for.

Prepare for Learning

Students will get the most out of their class when they arrive ready to learn. This means being on time, having all the right equipment and doing any home learning and prior-reading. Being practically and mentally prepared is key to learning and achieving their best.

Pride in Presentation

There is power in good presentation. A neat and tidy workbook helps students to read back their notes, so we expect students to use good handwriting and stick in any loose sheets. Marking work in a green pen helps identify corrections and turns mistakes into learning opportunities.

Proactive in Lessons

Learning should never be passive. Our school value of Curiosity challenges us all to “be eager to know or to learn something new.” So, we encourage students to engage in discussions, use key subject vocabulary and to answer difficult questions. Most importantly, we want all learners to push themselves – if they find a subject too easy, then we work together to find new and interesting challenges.

Persist after Lessons

Learning is not limited to the classroom, so we ask our students to use their home learning as a way to expand their understanding and note down any questions they still have. Many of our students enjoy creating flashcards as a great way to review key points, test their understanding and further develop their learning.

Put together, the 4 Ps of Learning create an environment where students are encouraged to take initiative over their own work, become curious, build new skills and invest in themselves to achieve their very best.