In the name of the Good Shepherd, every child will love, achieve, believe and have life in abundance.
As a Church of England school, we expect all children to acquire a rich, deep knowledge and understanding of Christian belief and practice; this should include the ways in which it is unique and diverse. Alongside this, we believe children should develop their knowledge of the other world faiths, and their understanding and awareness of the beliefs, values and traditions of other individuals, societies, communities and cultures. We encourage our children to be curious about the world around them, ask questions and to reflect on their own moral and spiritual beliefs, values and experiences.
Our Christian values not only guide our direct teaching of the RE curriculum but are embedded throughout our whole school ethos.
LOVE: Do all these things; but most important, love each other. Love is what holds you all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:14 We are kind to one another, our community and the wider world. We understand that together we are stronger and richer because of our differences.
ACHIEVE: Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3 We work hard and stick at it. We know that true learning happens when we challenge ourselves and make mistakes. We keep going and develop the stickability we need to thrive.
BELIEVE: For nothing will be impossible with God. Luke 1:37 We challenge our children to aim high and dream big; sparking curiosity, nurturing aspirations and inspiring the flexibility and resilience needed to flourish in our rapidly developing world.Being a Philosopher (Religious Education) Curriculum
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