Spirituality

A focus on spirituality enables our children to be happy, to flourish and to live life in all its fullness.

As a school, we have chosen to use the Mirrors, Windows, Doors, Candle concept as a common reflective structure for spirituality:

Mirrors

* Opportunities to reflect on their experiences.

* Looking inside yourself.

* Consider life's big questions and reach for some possible answers.

* Learning from life by exploring our own insights and those of others.

Windows

* Opportunities for pupils to be aware of the world in new ways, looking out into the world.

* To wonder about life's 'WOWS. Things that are amazing.

* To think about life's 'OWS' that take us by surprise!

* Learning about life in all its fullness.

Doors

* Opportunities for children to respond.

* Moving onto a new path or situation.

* To do something creative to develop and apply our ideas.

* Learning to live out our beliefs and values.

Candles

* Becoming increasingly aware of the concept of the beyond.

* Exploring meaning and/or purpose in life.

* Searching for meaning in their existence and their place in the world.

Spiritual development will happen in all aspects of school life and beyond. There will be opportunities in the classroom woven throughout our curriculum, there will be space and time given during our collective worship and SMSC learning. We are committed to modelling, leading and supporting all of our school community to enjoy and appreciate the strength and faith in oneself that spirituality can bring.

How do we provide opportunities for spiritual development?

In school we a wide range of activities throughout the week and school year that help develop spirituality across different areas of the curriculum. A non-exhaustive list of these are as follows:

• Daily worship
• Pupil led worship
• Individual responses to worship
• Promotion of the school’s vision
• Daily promotion of school values
• Competitions
• Pastoral Care
• Pupil Leadership Opportunities
• Residential Visits
• Big Questions throughout the curriculum