1 Academic To provide a sympathetic and stimulating academic environment in which all pupils are encouraged to develop their intellectual and practical capabilities to the highest possible degree through the pursuit of a relevant balanced curriculum.
2 Social/Personal To create a caring and supportive environment in which all pupils can develop the social and personal skills necessary to play a confident and responsive role in society.
3 Physical To encourage participation in a wide range of physical activities, to promote a healthy lifestyle, and to help pupils derive personal satisfaction from the constructive use of leisure time.
4 Vocational To provide a balanced vocational guidance programme which will help pupils make informed choices and facilitate a smooth transition into the world of work or higher education.
5 Aesthetic/Creative To develop the aesthetic appreciation and the creative potential of all pupils and to broaden their horizons by offering a variety of cultural experiences.
6 Moral/Spiritual To foster a respect for spiritual and moral values and a tolerance towards other races, religions and ways of life.
7 Environment/Society To stimulate an awareness and understanding of the effects of political, economic and social decisions on the environment and to enable pupils to recognise the needs of the local community and so develop a community conscience