Values

We are proud that Christ's values are at the heart of all that we say, do and teach.  The values below are taught and used in the context of the children's every day life in and around school.  Where children and families are not of a Christian background, there is no conflict as our values are recognised as an ideal framework on which to base the way we live - in harmony with others and the world around us.

Each month our value will be introduced in a whole school assembly and will be brought to meaning through a story or event in context.  The children will then be involved in discussions on its relevance at school, with friends and with their family.  This can then be brought into the context of working hard at school, getting on with friends, appropriate attitudes and behaviour, both at school and at home.  We find that by embedding our values and the type of language used to explore our feelings and experiences, children are increasingly able to articulate their feelings and empathise with those of others.
Displays around the school are used as reminders to all that these are what underpin all that we do to promote positive attitudes and practices.  Values are communicated with parents through our school newsletter.

Below is a list of the values we uphold and teach on a two-year rolling programme:

2011-2012 2012-2013
January Appreciation Perseverance
February Co-operation Friendship
March Caring Forgiveness
April Respect Hope
May Responsibility Patience/Wisdom
June Honesty Humility
July Tolerance Courage
September Trust Thankfulness
October Freedom Generosity
November Love Compassion
December Peace Peace