Our Church School Vision
Our Church School Vision is inspired by Jesus’ offer of ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10 v10)
We believe that ‘life in all its fullness’ is about living a life full of opportunities, excitement, learning and respect.
We work together to encourage ALL our children to become advocates of justice and peace. We support our school community to look beyond its horizons, encourage a positive outlook on life and to overcome any challenges we may face.
Our fulfillment is achieved by creating an environment where ALL our children can thrive and blossom as we nurture them in their growth and journey through life.
Our Church School Values
Life in our Church School
Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School promotes high achievement and learning for life by working with each individual to:
- Value themselves and others through the Christian ethos
- Promote their positive self esteem and to take pride in achieving their maximum potential
- Develop enquiring minds and an active spirit of curiosity
- Develop a sense of responsibility, caring and respect for others
- Achieve high standards in all areas of the curriculum and within a wider social context
- Become self-motivated, independent lifelong learners
Within the context of Christian belief and practice, we provide quality education encompassing the whole of the school curriculum and school life. We encourage an understanding of the meaning and importance of faith.
Our school’s Disability Equality Scheme will be linked to the school’s cycle of work on its accessibility plan. It is reviewed regularly by the Governing Body. Our Accessibility Plan and our Disability Equality Scheme are on our website and available to read in the school office.
Collective Worship
Collective Worship Collective Worship at Potterhanworth is an integral part of our school day. Our Church school vision at Potterhanworth is to ‘live life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10) and through worship, and within the day-to-day life of our school, we are on a journey to live out this vision. Our Collective Worship has three underlying principles: being invitational, inclusive and inspirational. We believe Collective Worship is a time for our school to pause, reflect and value themselves and others, deepening their appreciation of our world. Children’s spiritual development is fostered through all aspects of school life and during Collective Worship this is strengthened. We wish to promote enquiring minds and sparks of curiosity, nurturing a sense of responsibility, independence, and positivity about themselves and others. Our Monday Collective Worships are planned and delivered using ‘Roots and Fruits’, following our six core values. Different staff lead these worships. During these times, our Collective Worship Council can be involved in delivering the prayers, using our puppets to tell stories, or delivering parts of the worship. Within the week, children are invited to take part in Collective Worship within Key Stages. Friday is Celebration Worship where we gather in St Andrews’ Church. Parents and family are invited to join us. This is an opportunity for children to worship together, but also celebrate the achievements of their week. Termly, we are joined termly by Reverend Lorna to lead worship.