RGS The Grange are delighted to have been named as award winners at the Kindfest22 “Kindness in Education Awards” this week. The award is the culmination of a range of initiatives introduced over recent years by the School.
This year saw the introduction of a Kindness in Education category at Kindfest 22. The awards aim to celebrate, inspire and encourage projects related to kindness and compassion in schools.
RGS The Grange were praised for having kindness embedded within the School’s culture. The School’s award-winning entry highlighted the range of initiatives in place to encourage the value of kindness throughout the Prep school. These include: “Kindness Clubs” hosted by Kindness Captains, “Walk and Talk” to discuss any worries with teachers, “Flourish and Fly” to help develop social skills as well as charitable and environmental enterprises. These initiatives combine seamlessly to ensure that kindness is at the heart of the School’s values.
RGS The Grange were delighted to be one of the first winners of the new award. The awards ceremony on Friday 11th November saw Head of RGS The Grange, Mr Gareth Hughes accept the award on behalf of the School alongside Ms Abigail Whitaker, Key Stage One Teacher and Ms Penny Vaughan, Key Stage Two Teacher.
Mr Gareth Hughes commented “We are delighted that the school were announced as winners at the Kindness in Education award ceremony. It is our belief that pupils flourish in an environment where they feel cared for and listened to. We pride ourselves in the warmth of our community in which all our pupils and staff are valued. It is for this reason that this award was so gratefully received.”