Longparish C of E Primary School

 

Our Vision:  

 Our vision stems from the well known verse from Philppians 4:13   

"To do all things through Christ who strengthens us" .  

In so doing:

We encourage a love of learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment for children of all faiths and none.

We ensure children’s moral values and beliefs allow them to become good citizens who appreciate the diversity within the world, recognise it as a strength and respect all with kindness and love. 

"To do all things through Christ who strengthens us" expresses the idea that with the strength provided by Christ, one can overcome any challenge or difficulty and find contentment in any circumstance. It's not about personal empowerment or achieving worldly success, but rather about finding strength and peace in faith, regardless of external circumstances. 

 

Our Values:

We are committed to three Christian Values:

Creativity, Courage and Grace

 

Creativity

In creativity, we celebrate the gifts God has placed within each child. Inspired by the Creator who formed the heavens and the earth, we encourage imagination, curiosity, and a sense of wonder. Our learning and play reflect the beauty of God’s world, helping children to see that their ideas and talents can bring light, joy, and renewal to others.

Courage

We believe that courage is found in standing firm for what is right and true, even when the way is difficult. Like Joshua, who was called to “be strong and courageous” as he led God’s people into the Promised Land (Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. ”), we encourage our children to persevere with trust in God, to face challenges with hope, and to act with integrity in all they do

Grace

Through grace, we learn to live with compassion, generosity, and forgiveness. Just as Jesus showed grace to others—healing, welcoming, and loving without condition—we seek to build a community where every person is valued, kindness is shared freely, and relationships are strengthened through understanding and care. The Bible verse, often called the Golden Rule, is a command from Jesus found in Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31, stating, "Do to others as you would have them do to you, "

 

Our Squirrel Characters

 

Being a ‘good citizen’ is also about having a set of skills that contribute to personal success and wellbeing.

These will allow our children to be capable and able to strive, aspire and succeed in all walks of life.

Our Squirrel Characters help us to develop these skills in our children. 

 

introduction to squirrels.pdf