Ethos and Values

Ethos and Values

1 Thessalonians 5.11 “Encourage one another and build each other up”

Our school vision and ethos is easy to understand as it builds upon the above biblical teaching. Instead of being disappointed or giving up when things get tough, by nurturing gifts and talents, we should give each other the motivation and encouragement to remind one another that a better day lies ahead. Our aim is that everyone at Jarrow Cross feels supported.

At Jarrow Cross our Motto of “Value in Everyone” clearly reinforces the teachings of Paul and permeates school life. We believe every person is unique and valued and that every child is entitled to enjoy their childhood, celebrate their individuality and reach their full potential.

We aim to do this through:

Creating a caring and supportive school family living by Christian values.

Celebrating everyone’s strengths and efforts no matter how small

Creating an environment in which children feel safe and are able to thrive and reach their full potential.

Promoting the wellbeing of all of our school community

Ensuring everyone is supported and VALUED

Sitting below our vision lies our school Mission Statement

‘Jarrow Cross Church of England Primary School provides a caring Christian environment where EVERYONE is welcome and given the opportunity to develop their full potential.’

This statement represents what we want our children to experience in every aspect of their life at Jarrow Cross

Our Mission Statement is underpinned by our school values of Trust, Honesty, Friendship and Forgiveness. Our values were chosen by the children of Jarrow Cross.

Through our values we remember how Moses both put his trust in God during times of hardship,

Exodus 3:13 "Behold, I am going to the sons of Israel, and I will say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you.'

how Jesus taught his followers to be honest in their speech and to keep their promises,

1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true;

the friendship between David and Jonathan which was severely tested ,

1 Samuel 42 Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord"

and how Joseph forgave his brothers and the many stories such as The Prodigal Son in which Jesus taught us to forgive one another.

5 Luke 11:32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

At Jarrow Cross we strive to support our whole school community. The following document provides an insight into that support.

Supporting the school community

Spirituality

What is spirituality?

While we are instructed to promote spirituality and see our community flourish spiritually, it can be a difficult concept to define. At Jarrow Cross Church of England Primary School, we believe that spirituality is about how we understand ourselves and our place in the world, it is about awe and wonder, asking questions, self-reflection, inspiration and being aware of ‘something’ greater than ourselves. At Jarrow Cross we refer to this as ‘glimmer and growth’. We glimmer when we are faced with something that we see or hear and think about how it affects us. Our spirituality grows when we consider the place of ourselves and others in the wider world.

It is:

• Appreciating what is around you

• Self-reflection

• Being still

• Being observant

• It can be brought about by encounters with music, love or nature

• It cannot always be put into words

How does our school help the community to develop spiritually and allow children and staff to spiritually flourish?

We provide opportunities both in collective worship and beyond and ensure we take time to engage in the moments in class and across school.

One of our main opportunities for developing spiritual development is within Collective Worship. Worship takes place in both the hall and our classrooms. We ensure that by following the model of Gathering, Engaging, Responding and Sending opportunities are given to reflect, be still and appreciate the world around us thus fostering spiritual development.

Across the school day opportunities to continue to develop our spiritual development are ongoing for example:

Use of the Nurture room.

Forest Schools offers opportunities for awe and wonder and reflection

Use of the reflection garden

Enquiry led RE curriculum

Big question themes for the curriculum

Listening to music and studying pieces or art

Reading stories and poetry which open up the world for us

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