In our school we take inspiration from Geese.

 

All the children are taught that they are part of the

Upton team and Geese work very much as a team.  When

they fly in a ‘V’ formation the flock flies 71% further than if they

fly singly.  If a Goose flies alone it feels the drag and resistance against

the air.  We need to be supportive of each other and make sure that we

work together in the same way that Geese do.  If the lead Goose gets

tired it will come out of formation and another Goose takes its place.

We are all individual and have unique skills.  We must respect and protect

each other in times of challenge.  Geese give encouragement to the other Geese

in the flock and in Upton we support each other to provide encouragement and motivation for achievement in all areas.  Each week the classes individually vote for who they feel has been the

Goose of the week.  This is the child who has shown most kindness and compassion in a supportive ‘Goose like’ way. In our presentation assembly the children who are voted for ‘in a democratic

process’ are given a Goose award and form a ‘V’ formation when we remind all children that

Geese fly 71% further when they fly as part of a ‘Team’.