Secrets of Success

Our Secrets of Success

At Weston Village Primary School, we believe that success is about more than just academic results. It’s about developing the attitudes and attributes that will help children thrive in all areas of their lives—both now and in the future.

Our Secrets of Success are the eight qualities we teach, model, and celebrate every day. These aren’t just words on display boards—they’re values that run through our lessons, assemblies, clubs, and playtimes. They shape how we learn, work with others, and challenge ourselves to Be the Best You Can Be.

What Does Success Mean at Weston?

For us, success isn’t about being better than someone else. It’s about:
🌟 How hard you try
🌟 The choices you make
🌟 Feeling proud of who you are and what you do
🌟 Finding happiness in learning, relationships, and personal growth

As one of our Year 6 pupils says:
"Success is when you try your hardest and don’t give up, even if it’s tricky. It’s not about winning—it’s about knowing you’ve done your best!" — Year 6 pupil

The 8 Secrets of Success

1. Try New Things

Life is full of exciting opportunities, but you’ll never know what you love until you give it a go! Whether it’s joining a new club, learning an instrument, or speaking in assembly, trying new things helps us grow in confidence.
🔹 "I joined choir even though I was nervous. Now it’s my favourite thing at school!" — Year 3 pupil

2. Work Hard

Success doesn’t happen by accident. We teach our children that effort makes all the difference. Working hard means showing up, giving your best, and pushing through even when it’s tough.
🔹 "I practised my spellings every day and now I’m a superstar speller!" — Year 2 pupil
🔹 "Even when maths is hard, I keep going because I know I can do it if I try." — Year 5 pupil

3. Concentrate

Focusing on the task at hand helps us do our best. Whether listening carefully, avoiding distractions, or keeping going on a tricky piece of work, concentration is a skill we practice daily.
🔹 "I learned to stick to my work in class by taking deep breaths and focusing on my writing." — Year 4 pupil

4. Push Yourself

We believe in aiming high! Pushing yourself means stepping out of your comfort zone, taking on new challenges, and believing you can improve.
🔹 "I didn’t think I could run a mile, but I did it on the Weston Mile because I didn’t give up!" — Year 6 pupil

5. Imagine

Imagination fuels creativity and problem-solving. Whether it’s inventing a story, solving a problem in science, or designing a new game at playtime, we encourage our pupils to think big and dream bold!
🔹 "I imagined what it would be like to be an astronaut when we wrote our space adventure stories!" — Year 1 pupil
🔹 "In DT, I designed a playground with zip wires and slides because we had to imagine what children would love!" — Year 3 pupil

6. Improve

Nobody’s perfect—and that’s OK! At Weston, we celebrate effort and improvement, whether it’s learning from mistakes or practising to get better each time.
🔹 "My handwriting was really messy in Year 2, but I practised and now I’m proud of how neat it is!" — Year 4 pupil
🔹 "Every time I finish a piece of writing, I look back and think how I can make it even better next time." — Year 5 pupil

7. Understand Others

Kindness, empathy, and respect are at the heart of our school community. We teach children to listen to others, show compassion, and appreciate different perspectives.
🔹 "I helped my friend when he was sad because I know how it feels when someone cheers you up." — Year 1 pupil
🔹 "I listen carefully to my partner’s ideas in group work because we learn more together." — Year 6 pupil

8. Don’t Give Up

Resilience matters. We encourage our pupils to keep going, even when things are difficult. Learning from setbacks and showing determination is something we’re proud of at Weston!
🔹 "I couldn’t do a cartwheel, but I kept practising at lunchtime and now I can!" — Year 2 pupil
🔹 "At first, I found fractions really confusing, but I didn’t give up and now I get it!" — Year 5 pupil

Celebrating Success at Weston

We recognise and celebrate our pupils’ successes in all areas of school life—whether it’s being a fantastic friend, showing resilience in learning, or achieving a personal goal. The Secrets of Success help our children develop into confident, capable learners who are ready to take on the world.

Want to see the Secrets of Success in action? Check out our Facebook page or latest newsletters to see how our pupils are growing and shining every day.