Skylark Federation

Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School

Vision & Values

“Through living our Christian values of Faith, Hope and Love we aspire to provide exceptional educational and environmental foundations enabling our students to flourish, becoming fully rounded citizens, equipped with a lifelong love of learning and the resilience to meet the many challenges of our ever-changing world, while continuing to thrive.

As educators we will continue to innovate and develop our practices such that we become renowned and sought after, able to provide outreach and training to others based on our expertise.”

Faith, Hope, and Love

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." — 1 Corinthians 13:13

At Appleshaw St Peter’s, we aspire to provide exceptional educational and environmental foundations that enable our students to flourish. By living our Christian values, we equip our children with a lifelong love of learning and the resilience to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.

Our Living Values

Our school community is built upon three core pillars that define how we learn, how we treat one another, and how we grow.

Faith: Stepping into the Unknown

  • Theological Root: Faith is at the heart of our relationship with God. It is the belief that no matter what challenges or risks we face, God is there to support us.

  • In the Classroom: Faith gives our children a "can-do" attitude and encourages self-reliance. It helps them develop trusting relationships and empowers them to do the right thing.

  • Biblical Guidance: "For we walk by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7.

Hope: Energy and Confidence 

  • Theological Root: Christian hope is a "strong and confident expectation" based on the belief that God will never abandon His people.

  • In the Classroom: Hope has a positive impact on our students' lives, giving them the optimism and energy to always do their best. It sustains us through difficult times.

  •  Biblical Guidance: "As for me I will always have hope." — Psalm 71:14

Love: Our Fundamental Principle

  •  Theological Root: Known as agape love, this is a deliberate choice to act with care and concern for others, characterized by selflessness and unconditional commitment.

  • In the Classroom: We express love through a caring, empathetic community where every individual is celebrated. Our "fellowship" extends to the wider world and our local environment.

  •  Biblical Guidance: "Love is patient, love is kind." — 1 Corinthians 13:4.

Our Aspirations

Our vision is not just a statement; it is a set of goals we work toward every day for our students and our community.

For Our Students

We strive to nurture children who:

  • Thrive both academically and emotionally.

  • Are self-confident, resilient, and proud of the person they are becoming.

  • Feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and learning from them.

  • Value themselves as individuals and contribute to the wider community.

For Our Community

We work to ensure:

  • All stakeholders—children, staff, and parents—feel safe, loved, and valued.

  • We develop mutual respect and trust across the entire school family.

  • We realise the full potential of every person within our community.

  • We continue to innovate and develop our practices to provide expertise and outreach to others.

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