School Vision, Values and Aims

Vision:

‘Learning and growing together; Living life in all its fullness’

John 15:1-17 – Vine and branches

John 10:10 – Life in all its fullness

Mission statement:

St Wilfrid’s church of England Primary school lies at the heart of the community it serves.  We work together, inclusively, as part of our local and wider community, striving to enable all children and members of our school to live life ‘in all its fulness’.  Driven by our Christian values, through the provision of an inspiring, engaging and creative curriculum, we aim to equip children with the knowledge, skills and experiences that will enable them to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Community – Hebrews 10:24-25; Acts 2:42-47

Together, inclusive – John 3:16; Colossians 3:11

Inspiring, engaging and creative - Genesis 1

Thrive in an ever-changing world – Philippians 2:16-15

The basis of our values:

‘So, in everything do to others what you would have them do to you’

Matthew 7:7 – 12

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:12

Values:

Kindness: Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Love: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 4 - Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Respect: 1 Peter 2:17 - Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honour the emperor.

Faith: 1 Corinthians 16:13 - Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong

Resilience: Romans 5:3,4 - Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces resilience; resilience, character; and character, hope.

Joy: John 15:10,11 -  If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. ¹¹ I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

Our Aims

• Nurture children within a Christian environment that enables them to develop their own values and beliefs.

Deuteronomy 4:9 - Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them

• Provide a high quality education that promotes within all, a love of learning. 

Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

• Create an environment that inspires engagement, creativity and curiosity. 

Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

• ​Value and respect all members of the school and wider community. 

​John 13:34 - A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

• Provide enrichment that enables all children an opportunity to flourish as they find their place in the world. 

​ Romans 12:2 - Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

• Cherish the whole person through mind, body and spirit.

Psalm 139:13 - For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.