We believe spirituality is about the relationships we build with ourselves, with others, with the wider world, and with God.
Spiritual development is not something that can be taught in a single lesson; it is nurtured through the daily life of our school, through opportunities for reflection, awe and wonder, creativity, prayer, stillness, questioning, and belonging.
Inspired by our Christian vision and values, we encourage every child and adult to flourish as unique individuals made in the image of God. We want our pupils to develop a sense of meaning, purpose, and identity, and to grow in compassion, gratitude, hope, and courage.
We recognise that spirituality can be experienced in many ways: in moments of quiet reflection, in acts of kindness, in worship, in nature, in music and art, in times of joy, and in times of challenge or loss. We provide opportunities for children to explore the big questions of life and to reflect on what they believe, value, and wonder about.
Spirituality is woven through our curriculum, collective worship, relationships, and wider school life. We aim to create a culture where every member of our community is invited to pause, reflect, wonder, and grow.
To support spiritual and moral development, we use the ‘Window, mirror, door’ strategy as we learn about our core Christian values.
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Looking out… Awe and wonder about the world around us RE and RSHE lessons Wow days and school trips Provides opportunities for children to become aware of the world in new ways, including awe and wonder through various stimuli like photos, videos, music, artefects, current events, and real-life stories. This helps children wonder about life's wows. |
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Looking in… Collective Worship] Hall displays reflecting us and our school Mindfulness As part of our lessons Playground Ambassadors Offers opportunities for reflection, allowing children to meditate on life's big questions and consider possible answers. Learning from life by exploring their own insights and perspectives, and those of others. |
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Looking ahead… How we can take part in our community Charitable causes Responsibilities within school – Team Captains, Eco Committee members, Lunchtime Assistants, Wellbeing Ambassadors, Librarians and School Council. Gives children opportunities to respond creatively to their experiences, expressing, applying, and further developing their thoughts and convictions. |
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