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Vision and Faith ID

We aim to enable every child to flourish in their potential as a child of God, to achieve without limits and to become an agent of change. We are committed to fostering good mental health and wellbeing for our whole school community. Our school is completely inclusive and distinctively Christian. 

Theological underpinning

We aim to enable every child to flourish in their potential as a child of God,

The foundational Christian belief about every human being is that we are all beautiful, because we are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). That means that we are all to be equally valued, and that we were all made for creativity, collaboration and community with God and each other.

To achieve without limits and to become an agent of change.

The Biblical picture is also that God gives us responsibility and opportunity. We are here to care for our planet, our community, and each other (Genesis 2:15). Our life has meaning and purpose. We want everyone to be bold: to become the best that we can be and to discover that our lives can make a difference.

We are committed to fostering good mental health and wellbeing for all.

The heart of the Christian message is Jesus, and his story shapes our year. We celebrate his birth as the Light of the world and seek to live lives that shine brightly. We rejoice in his resurrection, which gives us hope and joy. And throughout the year we remember that he came ‘to give life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10).

Our school is completely inclusive and distinctively Christian. 

Jesus came to show God’s love to everyone without distinction. He calls us to follow his example by loving God and our neighbour, including especially the last, the least and the lost (Luke 10:25-37). We therefore welcome families of any faith and none, whatever their background or circumstances. And at the heart of our school is the love of God: his love for us and our love for him and one another.

We are Bold, Bright and Beautiful!

 

St Richard’s Christian Values

Learn: develop curiosity, ask questions, and grow in knowledge and understanding

 

Children learn to show this value by:

 

  • Asking questions and seeking to understand new things
  • Persevering when tasks are challenging
  • Sharing their learning with others
  • Being open to feedback and using it to improve

 

Share: give generously of our time, talents, and resources with others

 

Children learn to show this value by:

 

  • Offering to help classmates who are finding work difficult
  • Taking turns with equipment and resources
  • Contributing their ideas in group work and discussions
  • Celebrating others' successes alongside their own

 

Forgive: show compassion and give others a fresh start

 

Children learn to show this value by:

 

  • Saying sorry when they have made a mistake
  • Accepting apologies from others with grace
  • Moving forward positively after disagreements
  • Understanding that everyone makes mistakes and deserves another chance

 

Friendship: build kind, caring relationships based on respect and love

 

Children learn to show this value by:

 

  • Including others in games and activities
  • Being a good listener when friends need support
  • Showing kindness in their words and actions
  • Standing up for others who are being treated unfairly

 

Trust: believe in ourselves, each other, and God's plan for us

 

Children learn to show this value by:

 

  • Being honest and truthful in their words and actions
  • Keeping their promises and commitments
  • Being reliable members of their class community
  • Having confidence to try new things

 

Truth: be honest and act with integrity in all we do

 

Children learn to show this value by:

 

  • Telling the truth, even when it's hard
  • Being genuine and authentic with others
  • Admitting when they've made a mistake
  • Doing the right thing when no one is watching

Choice: make wise decisions that reflect our values and help others

 

Children learn to show this value by:

 

  • Thinking carefully before acting
  • Considering how their choices affect others
  • Taking responsibility for their decisions
  • Choosing to do the right thing, even when it's difficult

 

Respect: care for each other, our school, our community and our world 

 

Children learn to show this value by:

 

  • Listening and responding politely to adults and other children 
  • Following our Faith ID
  • Taking care of their belongings, their classroom, their school and the environment
  • Valuing and celebrating differences in others

 

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