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L E W - Love Equality Wisdom Together we grow in wisdom like The Good Samaritan showing compassion to others; upholding dignity; supporting the potential in everyone. |
In our school our Christian vision shapes all we do.
L E W - Love Equality Wisdom
Together we grow in wisdom like The Good Samaritan showing compassion to others; upholding dignity; supporting the potential in everyone.
The structure and planning of collective worship at our school are carefully designed to embody and live out our theologically rooted Christian vision of Love, Equality, and Wisdom, as seen through the parable of the Good Samaritan. Each act of worship provides opportunities for pupils to reflect on what it means to love others selflessly, treat all people with dignity and equality, and make wise, compassionate choices in everyday life. By drawing on the example of the Samaritan—who acted with courage and kindness across social boundaries—our worship encourages the whole school community to live out these values in action, fostering a culture where everyone is seen, valued, and supported.
Collective worship in a church school should enable every child and adult to flourish and to live life in all its fullness. (John 10:10), living out the Church of England’s Vision for Education (2016). It will help educate for wisdom, knowledge and skills, hope and aspiration, dignity and respect, developing community and understanding of living well together.
To talk about spirituality is, essentially, to talk about something which is beyond words. To make conversations about spirituality more accessible to every member of our school community.
This language of spirituality begins from a Christian understanding that everyone is a valued creation, individually and uniquely made by God.
Spirituality in our school is nurtured through the imagery of windows, mirrors, and doors, helping children to explore life’s big questions and develop a sense of meaning and purpose. Windows allow pupils to look out and wonder at the world—its beauty, complexity, and the experiences of others. Mirrors offer moments for self-reflection, encouraging children to think about their own beliefs, emotions, and responses to the world around them. Doors represent opportunities for action and transformation, inviting pupils to step out and live out their values in courageous and compassionate ways. Through this approach, spirituality becomes a natural and meaningful part of everyday school life.
Lew Trenchard uses this language and the concepts of windows, mirrors and doors. These are used to explore relationships with:
- ourselves
- others
- the wider natural world and beyond
- and offering the invitation to relate to God
At our school, spirituality is deeply connected to our Christian vision of Love, Equality, and Wisdom, and is brought to life through the story of the Good Samaritan. Using the imagery of windows, mirrors, and doors, we help children grow spiritually by encouraging them to look out (windows) at the needs and experiences of others, just as the Samaritan did when he saw the wounded man with compassion. Through mirrors, pupils reflect on their own choices, attitudes, and capacity to love others equally, regardless of difference. Doors invite them to respond with wise and courageous actions that promote kindness, justice, and inclusion. In this way, spirituality becomes a living expression of our vision, shaping a community where all are valued, supported, and inspired to serve others.