St. John’s CE Primary School Vision

“Let your light shine!”

(Matthew 5:16)

We will let our light shine through courage that dares to try when we face challenges, compassion that notices and acts, and respect that listens, values and honours every person as made in God’s image. In our changing and diverse school community, we will ensure everyone is nurtured and supported to flourish.

How Our Vision Is Lived Out Every Day

Courage — “the courage to try”

We choose brave goodness: speaking truth kindly, persevering when learning is hard, and making good choices even when they are not easy.  We take inspiration from the risky road in the Good Samaritan story, where love becomes action rather than avoidance.

Compassion — “the compassion to care”

Like the Good Samaritan, we are moved to act, helping, including and forgiving so that care is practical, not just a feeling.  Compassion shapes our relationships, worship, curriculum priorities and community engagement.

Respect — “the respect to listen”

We honour every voice and background, choosing words that support and practices that protect dignity.  Just as the Good Samaritan did, we show that our neighbour includes everyone, especially those who might be overlooked.

 

Our school values were chosen by our whole-school community to reflect the context of our children and to support them on their journey through school.