St John's Church of EnglandPrimary School
Christian Distinctiveness
Jesus said, 'A new commandment I give to you, love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.' John 13.34
St John’s Primary School has a strong and proactive link with St John's Church. Together, we are committed to practically serve our children, families and local community by providing a quality education that is creative, encouraging and openly proclaiming and promoting an ethos based upon the love and care of Jesus Christ. Our biblical foundation is rooted in John 13.34. This encourages us to ensure that we live this out to enable everyone in our school community to flourish and live well together.
We have close links with St John's Church and Revd.Tom Coopey leads collective worship at school every week.
Spirituality
At St John's CE Primary School, spiritual development is a COMPASS Curriculum Driver. We seek to offer all children opportunities to experience spirituality across the curriculum and in all aspects of school life as we learn to flourish together.
We use the symbols of windows, mirrors and doors to have a whole school approach to explain spirituality. Window moments encourage us to look out on the world, mirrors offer opportunities for reflection and doors a chance to go and do likewise.
WINDOWS Questions: What are the important facts?
What is challenging to me about this?
What is inspiring to me about this?
MIRRORS Questions: What is my view on this?
How do I feel about this?
How can I learn from others about this?
DOORS Questions: What can I learn from this and take away with me today?
How can I respond to this?
Where can I find out more information about this?
Might I now do something differently?
