“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches”. Matthew 13:31-31

Christian Vision and Values

'Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly'

Our 'Values Tree' on display in our school reception

Our vision, ‘Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly’

Rooted in love, we aspire to help our children flourish as respectful, compassionate citizens who positively contribute to our world. From small beginnings, we seek to give children strong roots that allow them to thrive, giving them the wings to fly.

Our vision links to the parable of the mustard seed in Matthew 13: 31-32. Jesus explains that a mustard seed when planted, grows into one of the largest plants so that birds can perch on its branches. Our Christian values of RESPECT, COMPASSION, TRUST, FORGIVENESS, HOPE, ASPIRATION and COURAGE underpin all that we do.

Our children will be given the ‘ROOTS TO GROW’ though our Christian values and four STAR words which encapsulate our school rules:

Safe
Trust
Aspiration
Respect

These roots give our children the ‘WINGS TO FLY’. This means:

Having the ability to live in and value a diverse society
Children realise their potential and seek to be the best they can be
Having the confidence to make informed choices and think for yourself disagreeing well,
Being aware of your own gifts and using them well
Valuing the local community and world in which they live and making a positive contribution
Recognising and celebrating the good in everybody and everything

ROOTS AND WINGS – Poet unknown

If I could give you many things,

I’d give you gold and silver rings

Of knowledge that I’ve gained with years

The gift of smiling through the tears

Confidence, courage, determination,

Laughter and spirit and love of creation,

Wrapped up in a box with a bow, I’d give

To you these gifts to keep for as long as you live.

“If I could give you just two things,

One would be Roots, the other, Wings.”

Roots, not to tie you to the ground,