A Church of England School
Our School Vision
Our small, rural school opens its door to a diverse global family offering a warm welcome. We invest in, and nurture, everyone’s unique, God given talents and abilities. Our dynamic, enriched, curriculum provides individuals with a supportive community where they can reflect and thrive, developing a deeper understanding of the world.
Our school vision permeates through all of school life.
“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. A man plants the seed in his field. That seed is the smallest of all seeds. But when it grows, it is one of the largest garden plants. It becomes a tree, big enough for the wild birds to come and make nests in its branches.”
Matthew (13:31-32)
The parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31–32) underpins this vision. The teaching of Jesus shows the whole Wickhambreaux Community how we can live out our school Bible verse, our vision, and our values in all that we do. However seemingly small and insignificant, the good acts and deeds will grow and flourish into something much bigger than we can imagine. All individuals are loved and included in our small but strong community. We trust in His teaching to guide us in our everyday lives. This enables us to thrive and become responsible citizens and life-long learners, reaching our true potential.
Chosen by our school community, the Christian values of love, trust and community are at the core of everything we do.
Collective Worship
Everyday, we gather together for our collective worship. This puts our Christian ethos at the very heart of what we do and who we are.
Teachers and children are present and it is a special time for the school community. Our week finishes with a Celebration Worship on a Friday.
Each week, we have a new theme for our collective worship, as per the Diocese of Canterbury planning. The themes include our Christian Values and a range of other ideas relevant to our children's experiences. Our themes can also be responsive to what is happening in the wider world.
Our children are always involved in leading different aspects of our worship, including lighting the candle, singing, prayer and opportunities for quiet reflection.
Whilst parents have the right to withdraw a child from worship, our children and staff view this as a special and important part of our school day. We participate with respect and a growing understanding of our own spirituality. It provides an opportunity to explore our own beliefs, deepen our understanding of our school Christian Values and the character of God and reflect upon the world around us in a safe and accepting community. We therefore encourage children of all faiths and none to attend.
