'Facta non Verba': We visited the friendly Walsall school where students are encouraged to learn by 'deeds, not words'
'Actions speak louder than words' is a motto that both students and staff at Hydesville live by to help build a journey of 'discovery and growth'.
Sitting near the entrance of the picturesque Walsall Arboretum, on Broadway North, Walsall, is Hydesville Tower School.
Hydesville is a school where students and teachers alike are encouraged to grow through 'deeds, not words', showcasing their potential through not only their academic prowess, but also their ambition, sense of opportunity, and respect.
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Educating the local area's young since 1952, the school is situated in an iconic series of converted houses, the oldest being built in 1901, and features an antique yet modern look.
Headteacher at the school, Ms Raj Samra, says that students arrive each day with a readiness to push their potential and make a difference in the world, a goal that is pursued through a 'journey of discovery'.
'Facta non Verba'
The school's motto perfectly embodies the attitude of their students and teaching staff, 'deeds, not words'.
Through this motto, each child is encouraged to understand and develop their strengths through 'respect, ambition and opportunity'. Teachers don't only talk about potential, they help pupils achieve it every day.
"Guided by our values of respect, ambition and opportunity, and inspired by our motto, we help our students to become the best versions of themselves.
