The Dolphin Habits

Pupils reflect maturely on their achievements but also on how they can improve. Pupils' learning is also stimulated and supported by the introduction of the 'Dolphin Habits', ten values that they will need to succeed such as thinking flexibly and persisting.

ISI EQI Report June 2021

At Dolphin, we believe in explicitly teaching our children the values they will require to succeed in the real world. For example, we know that it is very important that our children are good communicators and that they can collaborate and think critically, but in order for this to be true, what do they need to be able to do? 

The aim of the Dolphin Habits is to provide a framework, or compass, to guide children as they navigate their own learning journeys. Over time, these characteristics become habitual approaches that enable our students to be flexible, continuous learners who are able to tackle any problems that come their way with sensitivity, criticality and good humour.

Students who exhibit these qualities during their time at school are celebrated for their accomplishments as 'Habit Heroes' in order for the whole community to reflect on the practical application of these concepts.