Our Values, Ethos and Vision

'Let your light shine before others' Matthew 5:15-16

At St Anne’s we provide a caring, happy and secure environment based upon Christian teachings and beliefs in which all members of the school community are equally valued and respected. We are committed to promoting enthusiasm for lifelong learning and encouraging everyone to be responsible members of the wider community.

Our Vision:

Our Vision for St Anne’s is to nurture and develop the whole child through our Christian values, enabling them to reach their full potential in all aspects of life.

Jesus taught us in the Sermon on the Mount 'let your lights shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven' Matthew 5: 15-16 and this important lesson underpins everything that we do. It helps us promote confidence, wisdom, aspiration, resilience and independence in every child. It is key in developing in every child. It is key in developing partnerships with parents, the local community and the church. It underpins the learning and environment in school and ties together Christian values.

Our Mission:

• We respect and value everyone in our Christian school.
• We embrace the whole child, meeting individual needs and celebrating differences.
• We aim to equip each child with the skills they need for lifelong learning, through motivational and inspiring teaching, instilling a love of learning.
• We endeavour to develop positive attitudes in a happy, nurturing, safe and stimulating environment.
• We value our relationships with parents, carers and the wider community and encourage their involvement in the children’s learning and the school.
• We encourage responsibility and work together to build friendships whilst striving for excellence.

Christian Values

These values are presented each term. At St Anne's we work on a three year cycle covering 18 values. Links between the values are referred to at all times, as and when appropriate. This helps the children to realise that values are connected to each other and also to recognise how those links can be made. Whatever the theme, the whole school community are encouraged to see the values in the light of the way they behave and the decisions they make.