St John’s CE Academy
OUR VISION & VALUES
Our Vision: At St John’s, our distinctive Christian Vision and Values guide everything we do and are visible across all aspects of school life, shaping how we lead and teach, communicate and connect, care for others, and develop character. We are an inclusive community that warmly embraces people of all faiths and none, ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.
We aspire for every individual to grow in wisdom and character, to flourish in our vibrant community, to fly beyond expectations, and to “live life in all its fullness” (John 10:10)
Our Values: Courage, Kindness, and Respect are the core values that unite us, shaping how we interact with pupils, collaborate as colleagues, and engage with parents and the wider community. These values are lived out daily in the language we use, the choices we make, and the relationships we build. Creating a calm, caring, and purposeful culture where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to do their best.
Taking responsibility, showing resilience & confidently advocating for yourself & others.
Acting with care, showing empathy & offering help to those around you.
Speaking politely, listening carefully & treating everyone with fairness & good manners.
COURAGE
The history of Christianity is rich in stories of courage and endurance from the Bible to the present day. Living with courage may mean sacrificing wealth, plans and ambitions in order to follow the path that God wills for them. Courage is also about a life-long process of challenging ourselves to be the best that we can be – even when times are hard.
For our children, this means having the courage to:
- say ‘no’ when others want you to do something you do not want to do
- be brave, take risks, try out new ideas and be resilient when faced with challenges
- make mistakes and see them as part of learning
- stand by your beliefs and support others
- overcome barriers to learning that prevent you from being the best version of you
- be ambitious in your aspirations
KINDNESS
Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Kindness means that you treat everyone the best that you can. No matter who they are or how you feel about them, you treat them with fairness and respect. We might think of nice things to do and say all day but when we act, that is kindness.
For our children, this means:
- Talking and listening to others in a positive, respectful way
- Taking turns
- Allowing others to join games and share spaces
- Thinking of others and demonstrating this with actions e.g holding open the door for someone else
- Helping others
RESPECT
Respect is an important core value because it is the foundation stone of relationships within our school and wider community. In our community, we learn that God made us all different and unique. We are all different but we are all special and this is something that we celebrate together.
We learn to value ourselves, each other and the wider community through honesty, tolerance and trust. Where everyone has an equal right to our care, time and attention as a reflection of God’s love.
For our children, this means:
Respecting yourself
- Exercising and eating a balanced diet
- Making sure your body gets the rest it needs
- Saying ‘no’ to things that may harm you
- Being kind to yourself and thinking positively
- Knowing that you are unique
Respecting others
- Understanding that others have different beliefs and opinions
- Being kind with your words and actions
- Respecting other’s personal space
- Showing respect through our body language and eye contact
- Thinking carefully about our choice of words and being polite/ having good manners
- Respecting other people’s property
Respecting the world around us
- Respecting other living things and their needs
- Having an appreciation for the natural world
- Looking after our school environment
- Looking after our local community