Context To Our Values

Our values are grounded in Christian values, with the following biblical roots shared regularly with children.

Love- be kind

Story:

Matthew 20: 29-34:  The compassion of Jesus leads to two blind men regaining their sight.

Verse:

1 Corinthians 13: Love is patient, kind, slow to anger, doesn’t keep a record of wrongs

Colossians 3: 13-14: Forgive as the Lord forgives you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity

Imagination- be creative

Story:

John 6: 1-14 the disciples cannot imagine out how to feed a huge crowd of people, but a young boy offers his lunch and something amazing happens as a result.

Courage- be brave

Story:

Luke 1: 26- 38 Mary moves from fear at the sight of an angel and the news he brings to accepting a huge & exciting responsibility.

Verse:

Deuteronomy 31:8 God will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Individuality- be yourself

Story:

1 Samuel 16: To everyone’s surprise it was the smallest of Jesse’s children who God chose for the prophet Samuel to anoint as King, David a shepherd boy.

Verses:

Psalm 139: 13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

Romans 12: 6: we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us.

Community- be together

Story:

Acts 2: 43-47 The church grows through the people sharing and working together.

Verses:

1 Corinthians 12: 26 If one member of the community suffers, all suffer together with it, if one is honoured all are honoured.

Romans 12: 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.

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British Values

We believe the government’s British Values complement our own very well, and all are regularly referenced through our scheme of work, assemblies and behaviour strategies.