At Breage C of E School, we follow six Christian values, which impact all areas of school life. These values are...
- Forgiveness
- Respect
- Forgiveness
- Honesty
- Care
- Friendship
Each half term we focus on a particular value within our school and look out for people who are demonstrating this value. We celebrate these examples together and use them to develop each other and ourselves.
As a Church of England School, we are monitored through an inspection called SIAMS. This is an inspection that focuses on the religious aspects of our school including our school vision and how we live this on a daily basis through assemblies, RE lessons, the ethos of the school and staff as well as the social, moral, spiritual and cultural opportunities the school provides for its pupils.
Our last inspection was carried out on 13th June 2017, and we were thrilled to gain the grade of Good.
Collective Worship
Collective Worship is at the centre of the school day at Breage C of E School and takes place at 1pm each day. It provides the opportunity for the school to meet together in a variety of contexts and to consider itself in terms of the great ideas and events of the world and be able to see its life and the lives of its pupils and staff as part of the rich tapestry of human experience and existence.
Collective worship provides opportunities for pupils to:
- Consider spiritual and moral issues and to explore their own beliefs.
- Encourage participation and response, whether through active involvement in the presentation of worship or through listening to and joining in the worship offered.
- Develop community spirit, promote a common ethos and shared values, and reinforce positive attitudes.
- Celebrate achievements and pupils who 'let their light shine'.
- Pray / reflect about the world around them.
Prayer is an enriching part of human life and certainly there is an expectation that prayer will be one of the features of Collective Worship in a school. Prayer is often understood as a way that humans can articulate their gratitude, their hopes and fears and, by bringing these to the fore, be better equipped to deal with them in a positive way. An alternative to prayer in an act of Collective Worship might be the singing of a hymn or a time for reflection, nevertheless there should be some reference to a ‘divine being or power’ during the act. Collective Worship should be a formative and nurturing experience. Prayer, singing hymns and silence should be encouraged and can be expected. Certainly the use of prayer should be a regular feature of Collective Worship along with singing. There is a significant role for silent reflection and for contemplation.
Visitors to Collective Worship can have a really positive contribution to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Visitors might be clergy, they might be other members of the community who have something to offer or they might be occasional visitors to the County.
Children are encouraged to become Worship Leaders as they progress through the school.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development
Spirituality
Our school defines spirituality "as an on-going reflective journey." It encourages asking big questions and to consider relationships with ourselves, others, the world and beyond. Our shared languages of Windows, Mirrors and Doors provide children with the tools needed to talk about their own Spirituality.
For more information about Spirituality, please see attached poster below.
Moral
Our children have a clearly defined sense of right and wrong underpinned through Christian values and the teachings of Jesus. In addition, they are guided toward consideration of wider moral issues through their study themes and classroom discussion and debate.
Social
Our children genuinely care about and consider the feelings of others. They take their social responsibilities seriously both locally, nationally and internationally through charitable support and child sponsorship.
Our children have a clearly defined sense of right and wrong underpinned through Christian values and the teachings of Jesus. In addition, they are guided toward consideration of wider moral issues through their study themes and classroom discussion and debate.
Social
Our children genuinely care about and consider the feelings of others. They take their social responsibilities seriously both locally, nationally and internationally through charitable support and child sponsorship.
Cultural and Multi-Cultural
The provision we make to support the cultural development of our children is extensive. Their understanding of their own cultural heritage is extended through studies of Cornish art, language and literature.
The provision we make to support the cultural development of our children is extensive. Their understanding of their own cultural heritage is extended through studies of Cornish art, language and literature.
Through our study of other faiths, multi-cultural focus days and our residential visits we ensure our children fully understand and appreciate Britain as a multi-cultural country.
We have very close links with our Church, Methodist Chapel, The Light & Life Church, Helston and Truro Cathedral.
