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Our School Vision
Our Christian school values:
Newton Ferrers C of E Primary School believes firmly that Christian principles must underpin all of our work with children. The children, parents and members of the church have chosen the following Christian values which we want our children to reflect upon, develop and experience during their time with us at Newton Ferrers C of E Primary School:
LOVE – 1 John 4:16 God is love and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them...
Love is at the heart of everything we do in our school and love is our overarching value expressed through our other 6 values:
Respect – Helpfulness, tolerance, honesty
Jesus’ command to ‘love our enemy’ – we can disagree, but treat each other with respect.
Respect for God’s world, his people and ourselves.
Our Bible Champion for Respect is Noah who despite being laughed at by his friends respected the word of God and did as he was told to.
Peace - Forgiveness, democracy, appreciation
God’s peace - in ourselves, in our relationships, in the world.
‘Blessed are the peacemakers’ – where can we make peace?
Perseverance – courage, resilience, determination, passion
St Paul - run the race of life.
Perseverance of the Magi, of Abraham, and many who ‘travelled’ in the bible.
Collaboration – Generosity, friendship, being supportive
The disciples sent out in pairs; St Paul’s advice to the churches to work together – we achieve more by working together.
Sharing - Jesus said give away a coat if you have two etc
Confidence – independence; trust
Jesus encouraged the weak and those of low status (beggars, lepers, the disabled)
Our Bible champion for Confidence is - David who stood up to Goliath and had confidence in God.
Creativity – kindness, thankfulness
Using our God-given gifts to be creative. Thanking God for these gifts.
Knowing we are valued by God.
God re-creates what is damaged or broken, including us – potter and clay.
We can help others to be ‘re-created’ by showing kindness