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About Dair House
Dair House's ethos is to give every child the opportunity to develop their full potential by offering a broad and balanced curriculum in a happy and stimulating environment with an emphasis on promoting a love of learning, positive thinking and caring attitudes. The happiness, health and welfare of all pupils in all activities is our first priority. It is our aim to develop in each child confidence and a true sense of worth. The small classes and family environment of Dair House ensure quality teaching goes hand in hand with excellent pastoral care. We operate a House system that encourages children to develop a sense of kinship and team spirit while also providing opportunities for pupils to take on roles of responsibility as prefects.
Our Philosophy
The emblems in the Dair House coat of arms encapsulate, and are representative of, the philosophy and values we hold dear and which we strive for. Click on each emblem to load a larger version in a new window.
The bee from the Dair House coat of arms represents academic industriousness. We encourage our pupils to apply themselves diligently to their work and we consistently reward effort so that they can see for themselves the fruits of their endeavours.
The sun on our coat of arms is symbolic of the warm, nuturing atmosphere that characterises life at Dair House.
The flower emblem on our coat of arms is representative of our children flourishing and thriving at Dair House. We recognise that all children's needs are different and if they are to flower then their individual needs must be recognised and provided for. At Dair House we provide the best possible environment in which children can flourish and grow as individuals.
The values embodied in the Dair House emblem are summarised in our motto, which translates as, "a sure foundation from the start". With a strong emphasis on developing pupils' academic, creative, personal, social and cultural skills we are passionate that wherever life after Dair House School takes our boys and girls, they will be well-equipped to deal with whatever challenges lie ahead.
