Our Christian Values & ethos

For our school, Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our relationships with children, families and the wider community. Our ethos is inspired by the Parable of the The Good Samaritan:

The parable of the good samaritan

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We believe that everyone is loved by God, and we strive to show that love to each other.  We help children learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.  Being inclusive is important to us, and we encourage children and staff to care for each other, including those who may struggle or may be different to them.  Children support one another in learning and play, building a strong sense of community and encouraging each other to be good neighbours. Our children actively engage with the local community, supporting initiatives like The Heath Community Centre and taking part in events such as Uttoxeter in Bloom.  With support from families and the community, our children embody the spirit of the Good Samaritan through their attitudes and actions in school, and in charity work, both locally and nationally.

As our children grow, we want them to carry these values into adulthood, continuing to show love and respect to everyone.  Our aim is to instil lifelong values which last well beyond their time at school.  At St Mary's, our values and ethos are evident in how we behave and treat one another.  We strive to provide:

  • A high quality education, grounded in Christian beliefs and evidence-based teaching.
  • A positive attitude, as we grow in our care for each other, and promote lifelong learning.
  • A safe and stimulating environment for both children and staff.

To achieve these goals, we support our children in:

  • Showing love and respect for themselves, others, and God's creation
  • Building positive relationships and working cooperatively with others, offering support when needed.
  • Respecting those with different ideas, beliefs and traditions.
  • Being honest and trustworthy.
  • Understanding their strengths and areas for growth, while being mindful of their own and others' well-being.
  • Learning to be patient and persevere through challenges.
  • Pursuing their dreams with courage.

Worship

As a Church Aided School, we have strong ties with St Mary's Church of England Church, which is part of the Lichfield Diocese.  We hold some worship sessions at the Church and conduct daily worship in school, focusing on Christian teachings.  We aim to encourage children to:

  • explore their spirituality and express their beliefs
  • develop a moral code based on the Christian values

WE ASKED PARENTS ABOUT WHAT THEY THOUGHT ABOUT OUR SCHOOL....

"St Mary's has been a wonderful school for all my children, we highly recommend to family and friends"

"An excellent school.....my child has had the best start to her education."

"A lovely, safe and secure environment where children can flourish, thankyou"

"We were blessed to have been offered a place at this school, you are all amazing"

"The school is perfect and the teachers and head teacher are amazing, going above and beyond for every child."