At Waterside Academy, we believe personal development is the foundation for lifelong success, empowering students to become confident, resilient, and compassionate individuals. Our Personal Development goes beyond academics to nurture essential life skills, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of community responsibility. We strive to embody our school's core values of: Inclusion, Communication, Aspiration and Nurture.

Through engaging workshops, mentorship, and real-world experiences, we encourage every pupil to explore their unique strengths, set meaningful goals, and cultivate a growth mindset. At every stage, we support our students in building character, fostering independence, and preparing for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Some of our Personal Development Opportunities Include:

• Assemblies tailored to the needs of pupils
• Tutor time program
• Celebrating key awareness days 
• Kayaking
• Duke of Edinburgh
• Climbing
• Rewards trips
• Access to the wider community
• And many more opportunities

8AM designing their Odd Socks in aid of anti-bullying