This half term we are thinking about Respect.
‘Do to others as you would have them do to you.’ Matthew 7.12
God created us all different and unique. This is something that we celebrate together. We learn to value each other and the wider community through honesty, tolerance and trust, where everyone has equal dignity and worth as a reflection of God’s love.
This half term, we will use Bible stories to provide examples of respect. Respect has different meanings but all play a part in how Christians value themselves and the lives of others. We will learn about how we should respect those who love and care for us – our parents, carers and those in the local community. We should appreciate what’s done for us, finding cooperation not conflict and take responsibility.
Respect can mean simply treating each other with politeness and courtesy, and recognising that everyone’s contribution is important and that everyone’s feelings should be considered. We will discuss how respecting someone does not mean that we always agree with others but that we are prepared to listen and share our views without rudeness or impatience.
Christians recognise that respect needs to start with respect for ourselves and our own unique contribution to our homes, schools or communities. Having self-respect means being able to celebrate our gifts and talents, looking after ourselves and the bodies that God has given us. Having self-respect also means nurturing our talents so that we can be the best we can be, honouring how God has made us and being confident about who we are.
Click on the link below to see an overview of our Collective Worship in school:
Worship Leaders
We have a fantastic team of Worship Leaders who are responsible for developing the Collective Worship in our school and ensuring that all our pupils have a voice about worship.
Our Worship team is comprised of six children from years 4 – 6. During the last academic year, they introduced a volunteer system and ‘teaspoon prayers’, planned and led a collective worship and designed an outdoor prayer space. They meet every fortnight to discuss progress.
This is our school prayer which they created together.
Value Launch Days
Every term, we work with our church community to hold a ‘Value Launch Day’. Classes take it in turns to experience a carousel of prayer spaces and activities which explore our focus Christian values. We often hold these days in the church, the village hall and in the Parish Woods. These photos are a snapshot of some of our previous Value Launch Days:
