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Our Christian values
“You are the light of the world. Let your light shine.”
Matthew 5:14–16
At West Ashton Church of England Primary School, we believe that every person has a light within them. Each child is unique, with their own gifts, strengths and possibilities. Our vision is to help every child recognise their light, grow in confidence and use their gifts to make a positive difference in the world.
Inspired by Jesus’ teaching, we want our school to be a place where everyone is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. We believe that our light shines through the way we treat others, the choices we make and the courage we show when faced with challenges.
Our SHINE values help us to put our vision into practice each day:
Serve
We shine when we help others. Following Jesus’ example, we show kindness, care for those around us and use our gifts to make a difference in our school, our community and the wider world.
Hope
We shine when we look to the future with confidence. Hope helps us to believe that things can get better, see possibilities and encourage one another, even when life is difficult.
Include
We shine when everyone belongs. We welcome and value every person, celebrate our differences and make sure that everyone feels seen, heard and respected.
Navigate
We shine when we find our way with wisdom and care. We make thoughtful choices, learn from our experiences and use our values to guide us through life’s opportunities and challenges.
Endeavour
We shine when we keep trying. We approach learning with curiosity and courage, embrace challenges and remember that we may not be able to do something yet. With practice, support and determination, we can continue to grow.
Our vision is lived out through the relationships we build and the experiences we share. Working together with our families, church, Academy Council and Acorn Education Trust, we create a community in which everyone is supported to flourish.
When we serve others, hold on to hope, include everyone, navigate with wisdom and endeavour to do our best, we let our lights shine. In doing so, we help others to shine too.
