Our Vision, Aims, Values and Ethos
‘Towards wisdom, excellence and faith – to grow in mind, body and spirit, so that all who learn and work here may flourish, experiencing the joy and hope of ‘life in all its fullness’
Our vision and values are at the heart of everything we do. They provide the foundation upon which we all can grow, develop and aspire to be the very best me we can be.
Aims
- Share Christian values in all we think, do and say whilst being accepting of other faiths
- Treat everybody equally and ensure everybody feels that they matter and belong
- Encourage confidence and individuality with achievements in all areas of our children’s lives recognised and celebrated
- To develop lifelong learning skills and instil a love of learning in all its forms
- Make sure everybody feels safe, happy, secure and loved
- Have an exciting curriculum that is creative, challenging and relevant to our children’s lives
- Work together to create healthy, positive and nurturing relationships within our school community.
Values
Love, Trust, Challenge, Support
As a Christian school our core values flow through all aspects of school life. We have high expectations with regard to manners, behaviour, respect and kindness. We encourage all members of our school family to display these values each and every day in all they do.
Love
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."
Trust
21 Daniel answered, “May the king live forever! 22 My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.”
23 The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.
Challenge
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
8 We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated. We do not know what to do, but we do not give up the hope of living. 9 We are persecuted, but God does not leave us.
Psalm 86:7 When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me.
Support
1 Thessalonians 5:11
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Psalm 145:14
The LORD sustains all who fall
And raises up all who are bowed down.
Ethos
Our school will preserve and develop its unique religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and the Methodist Church and also in partnership with churches at parish, diocesan and circuit level.
We strive to serve our community by providing the best possible education within the context of Christian belief and practice whilst also encouraging an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith.