Welcome to Queen Berengaria School
Dream, Believe, Achieve – Together
Dhekelia, Cyprus, BFPO 58
Contact: ++357 2474 4970
Opening hours: 0800hrs to 1400hrs
Head Teacher: Julie Hemsley
Contact for queries from parents, carers and the public: Mrs Chrystalla Tartarou
SENDCo: Miss Lisa Milner
A message from Miss J A Hemsley, Head Teacher
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to Queen Berengaria School, a vibrant community where we cherish every child’s unique journey. Nestled in the Eastern Sovereign Base Area of Cyprus, we proudly stand as one of three DCS primary schools on island, dedicated to fostering strong relationships and home partnerships. Our ethos is grounded in kindness, safety, and pride, crafting a nurturing environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Our vision is simple yet profound: we aspire to inspire our children to Dream, Believe, Achieve – Together. We nurture curiosity and a lifelong love for learning, encouraging our pupils to embrace challenges and reflect on their experiences. In doing so, they develop resilience and pride in their accomplishments, both in and out of the classroom.
At Queen Berengaria, we celebrate the diversity within our community and promote an appreciation for the varied backgrounds and perspectives of our peers. Our carefully designed curriculum harnesses the benefits of our unique location, ensuring that learning experiences are both engaging and inspiring.
Together, let us create a supportive environment where our children can flourish, discovering their potential in a place that truly feels like home. Thank you for being part of our wonderful community.
Parent Information
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Our School
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Our Vision, Values and Aims
Vision
At our school, fostering strong relationships and home partnerships is fundamental to our ethos. We nurture and cherish each child, building connections rooted in respect, responsibility, and kindness. This supportive foundation creates a happy, warm, and purposeful environment where our children can thrive.
Our aim is to cultivate a sense of curiosity and a lifelong love for learning. We encourage our pupils to embrace challenges and take moments to reflect, helping them develop resilience and pride in their accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom.
We celebrate difference and ensure that our children learn to appreciate and respect the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of their peers. Our curriculum and wider learning opportunities are thoughtfully designed to harness the benefits of our unique setting, providing enriching experiences that enable our children to Dream, believe, and achieve – together. We are committed to delivering high-quality teaching based on effective pedagogy that engages and inspires learners.
We adhere to three simple core values: to be kind, to be safe, and to be proud. To achieve this, we ensure our whole-school curriculum is rich and rigorous, grounded on the belief that effective teaching and learning stem from strong relationships. We are ambitious for every member of our school community, offering coherent learning pathways alongside diverse opportunities for our children to discover new talents and interests, nurturing the belief that every child has the potential to excel.
Values
A core value is a central belief which is understood and shared by every member of the school community. Core values arise out of what we believe to be important about people, about society and about learning and knowledge. Values are more than inspiring or beautiful words. Our values are a behavioural blueprint that shape who we are as a school community and as individuals. They are developed as a whole school, with pupil voice being the driving force in identifying our values. In all that we do, we ask ourselves – does this promote what we value most?
At Queen Berengaria School we have three simple values:
- We are Kind
- We are Safe
- We are Proud
British Values
At Queen Berengaria School we value and celebrate the diverse heritages of everybody in our community as well as the wider world. We celebrate British traditions and customs throughout the year. We value and celebrate national events, the traditions and festivals of our foreign and commonwealth families and those here in Cyprus. As such we link the British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs with our own core values in all that we teach and learn.
Aims
At Queen Berengaria School, we aspire to inspire our children to:
Dream, Believe, Achieve – Together
Our aim is to nurture the full learning potential of each child, ensuring they grow in a safe, kind, and proud environment. We are dedicated to creating a happy community where every child feels valued and respected.
Our objectives include fostering a caring atmosphere, recognising individual talents, and instilling the importance of courtesy and consideration for others. We prioritise building strong relationships among pupils and staff, underpinned by mutual respect and kindness. We strive for high standards in learning and behaviour, preparing our children for the responsibilities of adult life as well-rounded members of society.
We provide a rich, balanced curriculum that engages and excites, offering many opportunities for practical learning and creativity. Our emphasis on core subjects, alongside the arts, ensures a holistic educational experience. We actively promote inclusivity, ensuring that every child who joins our school, feels welcome and supported. Together, let us foster an environment where children thrive and enjoy their journey of growth and discovery.