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“Be the best they can be, with a thirst for learning,
a zest for living and a spirit of kindness.”
Knights Templar's Christian Vision
Work at it with all your heart
Colossians 3:23
It is our aim to support, encourage and nurture each and every child to reach their fullest potential and to instil in the children that by working hard and being committed success will be achieved enabling them to flourish into confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens. This is embedded through our Core Christian Values of Love, Hope and Respect.
Our Core Christian Values
Love is at the centre of God’s message. We want our children to know that they are loved and cared for and want them to be secure in offering love and care to those around them. Love is shown by looking after those within our school and wider community, serving them and putting their needs before our own. We want this to be seen in both our actions and our attitudes towards one another throughout the school. We shall work with all our heart to provide the best possible education for every child, doing so with empathy and understanding.
We want all our children to have abundant hope. A hope that comes from knowing that they are precious and valued. The hope that is shared by viewing each other as equally precious and valued. It is our hope that every child may grow and learn academically, socially and spiritually.
Respect ensures we value diversity, inclusivity and demonstrate tolerance. We show respect in the way we treat each other, value each other’s differences, and care for creation. We are a school where respect for learning, staff, pupils and our environment are all of equal importance.
Core Bible Story
To support understanding our vision and values, we have chosen the parable of The Good Samaritan.
In the story, we see the contrast between two people; one who did not love the man in need, and one who showed the man love. The Good Samaritan personifies God's love for us.
We see one person in need of hope from another. The Good Samaritan provides all that is needed for the injured person to find healing and have the opportunity to live a full life in the future.
It is the Good Samaritan who shows respect to the stranger, rather than ignoring him as the other passers-by had. The Good Samaritan gained respect by his treatment and empathy of the injured man. By respecting oneself and one another, we also gain God’s respect.
Religious Education
Through the teaching of religious education we aim to promote the spiritual and moral development of the children, at the same time seeking to ensure that it promotes respect, understanding and tolerance for those who adhere to different faiths.
Religious Education in our school is in accordance with the locally agreed syllabus and reflects the teaching of the Church of England. A parent does have the right to withdraw their child from religious education if so wished.
Collective Worship
Collective worship is based around a programme of Christian values. These are promoted to the school through displays both in class and the wider school.
Opportunities for adults and children alike to have moments of awe and wonder are cultivated.
Reflection
During our busy day we all need time to stop and reflect now and then, we gather together for whole school collective worship in the hall, and every classroom has a reflection area offering time to stop and think, as does our office waiting area.
Community Links
There are strong links between the school and St Decuman’s Church and Watchet Methodist Church.
Reverend Mark Phillips and members of the church community hold regular Collective Worship in school.
In addition to this, visits to both churches take place annually as part of the Christingle Service, the Christmas Tree Festival and the Y4 Leavers’ Service as well as to enrich the RE curriculum.
We also welcome visitors to come and help children understand Christianity as a multicultural world faith and respect the diversity and difference within other faith communities.
Ethos Committee
Our Ethos Committee comprises of foundation members of our Governing Body. Their key focus is: