Spiritual Education
Spiritual Development
Our Vision Statement captures our desire to inspire, through our Christian values, unique individuals who believe they can achieve more than they ever thought possible in mind, body and spirit. Through nurture & challenge, we also aim to provide a firm foundation to enable all to thrive; to lead and serve in their lifelong journey as local, national and global citizens. |
At Trinity, we explain spirituality using the doughnut analogy. We are all similar to a ring donut – being made up of the parts you can see just like the ring of the doughnut as well as the parts that cannot be seen such as the hole in the middle of the ring. A doughnut wouldn’t be a doughnut without the hole in the middle and we wouldn’t be who we are (whole) without the unseen spiritual part of us (hole) – how we feel, think, believe. | ![]() |
To explain spirituality, we use the further analogy of window, mirror, door | |
![]() | Children learn and notice more about themselves, others and the world. Curiosity, motivation, engagement and enjoyment is encouraged through:
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Children reflect on their own beliefs, feelings, values, experiences and those of others:
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![]() | Children are encouraged to be creative and imaginative in lessons, homework and in taking action and making a contribution in the community:
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School Christian vision and values are displayed prominently throughout the school with a values anchor and reflection area in every classroom. Home school value activities are available for families on our website– see Vision and Values section. Values Topic Webs for each topic demonstrate how our learning is underpinned by our Christian values. Our RE Lead keeps up to date with regular cpd offered from within the Trust or Diocese. Collective worship is well planned around our Christian values, the Christian calendar and other big questions. It is led once a week by local clergy and Open the Door. Parents join us in worship for special services. Prayers before lunch form part of our daily routine. | ||
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John Wesley Day Each year group learnt something about a specific time in John's life and shared it with the rest of the school though art work and a presentation. |
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Reception John was saved from his burning home as a young child - he felt this meant that God had work for him to do.
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Year One After university, John travelled to America to tell people about God. No one really listened and the journey was stormy - John was confused and afraid. |
Year Three John's heart was strangely warmed and he felt more courageous in his belief in God. |
Nursery John travelled 250 000 miles on horseback around Britain telling people about God.
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Year Two People didn't always listen but John continued resiliently and with hope. |
Year Six John showed kindness and compassion.
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Year Four John worked hard to help others and improve conditions in mines and prisons. |
Year Five John also improved schooling and helped abolish slavery.
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