Christian Vision
Love to Learn, Learn to Love is at the heart of all we do at Sedley’s C of E Primary School. This is underpinned by the belief that God loves everyone as an individual, so we should love others and ourselves just as God loves us. Like the branches of the vine (John 15), we are all members of one family who grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one. Using the words of Jesus, ‘Love one another as I have loved you’, individuals are empowered to flourish and grow as part of our strong and inclusive community, just as the vine and the branches grow ripe fruit. As pupils experience their Sedley’s journey they have the feeling that they are unique, special and loved and are prepared for an ever-changing world.
Christian Values
These values are referenced and supported within all elements of our school community. They are at the heart of our daily life in school, and they are woven through our curriculum and central to our Collective Worship.
We aim to serve our community by providing an excellent education for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds in the context of Christian belief and practice. We promote Christian values in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and spiritual development through the experience we offer to all our pupils.
Our school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.
Our guiding principle is to put the children at the heart of all that we do to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to flourish and embrace life in all its fulness.
Love
Hope
Respect
The Parable of the Lost Sheep emphasises God’s love and care for each individual. Jesus tells this story in the Gospel of Luke:
“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbours together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’” (Luke 15:4-6, NIV) 1
Noah’s Ark is a story of hope and new beginnings. God instructs Noah to build an ark to save his family and the animals from the flood:
“So God said to Noah, ‘This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.’” (Genesis 9:17, NIV) 3
The story of the Good Samaritan teaches us about respect and kindness towards others. Jesus shares this parable in the Gospel of Luke:
“But a Samaritan, as he travelled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.” (Luke 10:33-34, NIV) 2
Collective Worship
Here at Sedley’s we greatly value our Collective Worship, which is a daily act for all children. Across the week we have a range of worships, either whole school, in class, singing or celebration.
It is such an important time in the day that allows our whole school community to reflect and think and learn. We address our school values through worship, along with key teachings from the Bible.
We are part of the Diocese of Rochester and you can link to the Diocese of Rochester website by clicking here
Religious Education
Religious Education is taught in accordance with both the Understanding Christianity Scheme and the Kent Agreed Syllabus. RE enables pupils to appreciate their own and others’ beliefs and cultures, helping them to develop a clear understanding of the significance of religion in their own area as well as in the world today.
See our Religious Education page for more information.
Leading Lights
To find out more about our Leading Lights group, please visit the Pupil Leadership page here
Our Church
Here at Sedley’s, we enjoy links with St Nicholas’ church in Soutfleet. We are fortunate to have the church right on our doorstep and our children and families benefit from attending services and events that mark important times in the school and Christian calendar. We hold a range of services at the church for Harvest Festivals, and Christmas Carol Concerts and are often used for teaching purposes at various times to give the opportunity for individual classes to visit the church as part of our RE curriculum.
For more information please visit: St. Nicholas Church Website here.
