St John's Church Of England Primary School

Our Ethos & Values

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Vision & Ethos Statement

British Values

St John’s Church Of England Vision Statement

“Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their life.” (Proverbs 22:6)

“Developing Confident Children and Lifelong Learners”

At St John’s Church of England Primary School, we believe every child is uniquely created by God and has the potential to flourish. Our calling is to provide the firm foundation upon which they can build a life of wisdom, grace, and purpose. We are committed to nurturing each child within a loving, inclusive, and spiritually rich environment, where they are encouraged to grow in confidence, curiosity, and compassion.

We recognise that education is not merely the delivery of information, but the stewardship of a soul. Intentional Nurture: Just as a gardener tends to a seedling, we "train up" our pupils by identifying their individual strengths and guiding them toward a path of integrity. Lifelong Impact: We look beyond the primary years. By instilling a love for learning, our learning values and a compass of Christian values, we ensure that when our pupils face the complexities of the world, they have a "way" to return to a moral and spiritual home that remains with them for life.

Guided by our Christian foundation and the Church of England’s vision to be “Deeply Christian, Serving the Common Good,” we encourage children to recognise their gifts and use them to make a positive difference in their communities; both now and in the future. 

Our Christian and learning values are embedded throughout school life, through worship, relationships, and meaningful learning experiences. These values help children develop strong character, a sense of spirituality, and respect for others.

We are proud to be a welcoming and inclusive school, open to children of all faiths and of no faith. We value the diverse backgrounds of our pupils and believe that through mutual understanding and shared values, all children can thrive together.

We aspire for every child to leave St John’s as a well-rounded, active learner, ready to succeed and to contribute with respect, compassion, and faith. We believe that by nurturing hearts and minds, children are empowered to lead lives of purpose, hope, and service.

Christian Values

St John’s is proud to be a Church of England primary school and has a set of embedded Christian values that support and enrich the curriculum. These values provide a focus for worship but also for behaviours that are encouraged, supported and demonstrated in class. The Christian Values alongside the Learning Values support the Church of England’s Vision “Deeply Christian, Serving The Common Good”. 

Courage, Peace, Hope, Faith, Respect, Compassion

Learning Values

Within the broad, balanced and engaging curriculum there is focus on teaching and rewarding the learning values listed below.

Confidence, Curiosity, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Commitment, Craftsmanship

What is Spirituality at St John’s?

Spirituality is the way we experience the "more" in life—the things we cannot always see or touch, but that we can feel deep inside. It is the 'inner life' that helps us process our experiences, find meaning in the world, and understand our place within it. Spirituality is the way we grow our sense of connection to ourselves, to others, to the world around us, and to the 'Beyond' / God. 

In our school, we seek spiritual growth through moments of:

1. Joy (Wow)

Joy is more than just being happy; it is a sense of wonder and "life in all its fullness." It’s the "Wow!" moment when we see a ladybird, the thrill of learning something new, or the warmth of a kind friendship. It is the celebration of being alive and recognising the beauty in everything and everyone.  

2. Stillness (Now)

Stillness, In a busy world, we value the quiet. It is the moment we stop to breathe, to reflect, and to listen to our own hearts or the "still, small voice" of God. In ‘now’ moments, we find peace, learn who we are, and gather the strength to start again.

3. Compassion (Ow)

'Ow' moments occur when we encoutner the "broken" parts of our world and ourselves. It is the mometn we stop to acknowledge pain, injustice or a mistake we have made. It is the "ow" we feel when we see someone being unking, the sadness of a loss or the sting of a guilty conscience. Rather than turnign away, we use these moments to develop empathy and resilience. It is through these "Ow" moments that we understand our need for forgiveness and transformation.