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Vision and Values

Our vision

In the Bible, Jesus talks about wanting us to have a rich and fulfilling life. This is really important to us. We want our students to grow in every way – spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally. We want children to aim high, explore new things, and show resilience when things get tough. The Bible teaches us that everyone is special and valuable to God. We believe this is key to living a full life. We're all part of one big family, no matter our background or where we come from. Our endeavour is to create a place where everyone's talents are recognised, differences are celebrated, and God's love is shown in everything we do. We show wisdom in how we support each other in our school community. We show humility by serving others. We encourage everyone to live by our ARCH values of aspiration, respect, compassion and humility. These values are the fruits of our vision.

Our values

Our Values are Aspiration, Respect, Compassion and Humility: an ARCH, underpinned by the two pillars of Wisdom and Service and held together by the keystone, place God at the centre of our academy.

Aspiration 

Christians believe we have each been given unique talents and abilities and we want everyone in our community to use these as fully as possible: academically, and also in the arts, music and sport.

‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’

Philippians 4:13

Respect
 

By respecting others, the environment and ourselves, we can help to create a better society.

‘Show respect for everyone.’

1 Peter 2:17

Compassion 

Christians believe God is a God of compassion. We should actively look to relieve the suffering of those around us. We can show compassion for others through kindness, patience, forgiveness and love.

‘Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.’

Ephesians 4:32

Humility 

True humility is about greater self-awareness. We admit our limitations, and recognise the strengths and talents of others.

‘In humility value others above yourselves.’

Philippians 2:3

Wisdom 

Wisdom is a way of understanding things, which enables us to see what is true or right, and to use what we learn unselfishly.

‘Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.’

Proverbs 3:13 NIV

Service 

For Christians, everything we do is in service to God. Whether Christians or not, the idea of service should be central to everything we do.

‘Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.’

Romans 12:11

What is the keystone?
 

God is the keystone, holding our community together. Jesus teaches that we should love one another as he loves us. As a school, we believe love should be central to all our relationships and be at the heart of what we do for our school community.

‘A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.’

John 13:34

 

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