Our school vision is ‘Growing Well’
Our school vision for the children and adults of Wark C of E Primary School is ‘Growing Well’, all based on Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed found in Matthew’s gospel which you can read below.
Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed
‘He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.’
Matthew 13.31-32
This vision of growing well in our community shapes all we do and helps us understand who we are as a school, why we are here, and then how we live. From it we draw our school values.
Our school vision for the children and adults of Wark C of E Primary School is ‘Growing Well’, all based on Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed found in Matthew’s gospel which you can read below.
Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed
‘He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.’
Matthew 13.31-32
This vision of growing well in our community shapes all we do and helps us understand who we are as a school, why we are here, and then how we live. From it we draw our school values.
‘Who are we as a school’ – this is our deeply Christian vision which is firmly rooted in the bible.
The parable of the mustard seed is one of the shorter pieces of Jesus’ teachings and in it he describes the Kingdom of Heaven growing from small beginnings. He likens it to a mustard seed which, though it is the smallest of the seeds, when tended properly it grows so large birds can come and rest in it.
Later, Jesus explains that the Kingdom of Heaven is here and now, not just somewhere we hope to go when we die, and that we should understand living in this kingdom as having ‘life in all its fullness’ (cf. John 10.10).
Our adopted vision for school, based on the parable of the mustard seed, helps us understand the children as coming to us as small seeds, nurturing them so that they flourish and grow, and that as a school, we serve them, their families and our community.
We link it to the history and culture of the school, based on our farming and agricultural heritage.
The parable of the mustard seed is one of the shorter pieces of Jesus’ teachings and in it he describes the Kingdom of Heaven growing from small beginnings. He likens it to a mustard seed which, though it is the smallest of the seeds, when tended properly it grows so large birds can come and rest in it.
Later, Jesus explains that the Kingdom of Heaven is here and now, not just somewhere we hope to go when we die, and that we should understand living in this kingdom as having ‘life in all its fullness’ (cf. John 10.10).
Our adopted vision for school, based on the parable of the mustard seed, helps us understand the children as coming to us as small seeds, nurturing them so that they flourish and grow, and that as a school, we serve them, their families and our community.
We link it to the history and culture of the school, based on our farming and agricultural heritage.
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‘How then do we live’ - all this affects school life
Our Christian vision and values promote social and cultural development through the practice of forgiveness and reconciliation, and encourage good mental health. It enables children and adults, whatever their background or ability, allowing all to flourish and live well together.
The vision is used to ensure our policies, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities meet the academic and spiritual needs of all learners.
We describe what we do in terms of how our vision and values inspire the whole school community to engage in social action and to be courageous advocates for change in their local, national and global communities
Daily collective worship at the centre of school life enables children to experience the diversity of Christian practice and tradition.
Our Christian vision supports the character and moral development of all pupils, giving them aspiration for themselves and hope for the communities of which they are a part. It gives pupils and adults dignity, and enables them to be the person God created them to be, the best that they can be and to inspire hope for others in the local community and beyond.
High quality, effective, academic and non-confessional religious education allows pupils and adults to flourish.
Why are we here’ – these are our values.
Our school values are sowing the seed well, cultivating the ground, tending the growth and welcoming all.
They’re drawn from our vision, and as a whole school community we say that Wark Church of England First School provides a respectful, caring environment, based on our Christian values, where children and adults are helped to flourish and grow to the best of their abilities.
Sowing the seed well
Placing Collective Worship at the centre of the school’s daily life.
Providing a happy, secure and disciplined environment in which learning activities are both stimulating and enjoyable.
Cultivating the ground
Providing a broad and balanced education, with exciting curricular and extracurricular activities, tailored to meet the needs of individual children.
Enabling all pupils to flourish and achieve the best that they can be at each stage of development.
Tending the growth
Maintaining and develop the effective partnerships that exist between school and home, with our parish, and the local, national and global community.
Basing our school life on the Christian principles of love, friendship, caring, tolerance and cooperation.
Welcoming all
Providing an inviting, inclusive school environment where all members of the school community, of all faiths or none, are valued, respected and care for one another.
Developing self-esteem, self-discipline, enquiring minds, independence and high personal aspirations which will enable children to succeed now and in the future.
‘How then do we live’ - all this affects school life
Our Christian vision and values promote social and cultural development through the practice of forgiveness and reconciliation, and encourage good mental health. It enables children and adults, whatever their background or ability, allowing all to flourish and live well together.
The vision is used to ensure our policies, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities meet the academic and spiritual needs of all learners.
We describe what we do in terms of how our vision and values inspire the whole school community to engage in social action and to be courageous advocates for change in their local, national and global communities
Daily collective worship at the centre of school life enables children to experience the diversity of Christian practice and tradition.
Our Christian vision supports the character and moral development of all pupils, giving them aspiration for themselves and hope for the communities of which they are a part. It gives pupils and adults dignity, and enables them to be the person God created them to be, the best that they can be and to inspire hope for others in the local community and beyond.
High quality, effective, academic and non-confessional religious education allows pupils and adults to flourish.
Why are we here’ – these are our values.
Our school values are sowing the seed well, cultivating the ground, tending the growth and welcoming all.
They’re drawn from our vision, and as a whole school community we say that Wark Church of England First School provides a respectful, caring environment, based on our Christian values, where children and adults are helped to flourish and grow to the best of their abilities.
Sowing the seed well
Placing Collective Worship at the centre of the school’s daily life.
Providing a happy, secure and disciplined environment in which learning activities are both stimulating and enjoyable.
Cultivating the ground
Providing a broad and balanced education, with exciting curricular and extracurricular activities, tailored to meet the needs of individual children.
Enabling all pupils to flourish and achieve the best that they can be at each stage of development.
Tending the growth
Maintaining and develop the effective partnerships that exist between school and home, with our parish, and the local, national and global community.
Basing our school life on the Christian principles of love, friendship, caring, tolerance and cooperation.
Welcoming all
Providing an inviting, inclusive school environment where all members of the school community, of all faiths or none, are valued, respected and care for one another.
Developing self-esteem, self-discipline, enquiring minds, independence and high personal aspirations which will enable children to succeed now and in the future.