Christian Ethos of the School

We aim to place Christ and the teaching of the Church at the centre of our learning.  Our school is a place where children can encounter Jesus Christ and His love and truth. 

Archdeacon John Lewis CiW Primary school is a friendly and nurturing environment with a strong sense of community. Children are encouraged to develop their spiritual, cultural and personal lives enabling them to flourish into well rounded individuals with values, motivations and aspirations.

Our Christian faith and Gospel values are at the very heart of our school, permeating every aspect of school life. We provide rich opportunities for children to encounter God and deepen their relationship with Him. Part of our mission is to evangelise, spreading God’s word, interacting with the local community, Parish, families and cultures.

Archdeacon John Lewis CiW Primary School is committed to helping others and putting others’ needs before our own. Our school community aims to extend its role in fulfilling the mission of the Church. We give our children experiences within the school and wider community to put their faith into action to help make a difference to others. Children are encouraged to live their lives as the best person they can be. We remind children that doing or giving a small thing can make a big difference to someone else.

Prayer and Worship

Prayer is an integral part of the school day at Archdeacon John Lewis CiW Primary School and all children are invited to participate in their own personal way. We strive to help our children value and recognise the importance and power of prayer. Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life of our school as we put our mission statement into practice. Children are taught traditional prayers and they are introduced to a variety of ways to pray allowing them to spontaneously express their praise and thanks to God.

Children are encouraged to explore faith and spirituality in a safe, creative and interactive way. Children are able to interact with artefacts, images, prayer cards and Bibles in classrooms and shared spaced. 

Collective Worship

Collective Worship is central to the life of our school.  We join as a school four times a week for whole school worship. We pray together, share and hear the Good News, celebrate our talents and gifts and praise God through song. Children show reverence during worship and an atmosphere of reflection and stillness is created.

Further celebrations include:

• Class led worship
• Nativities
• Easter and Christmas services at St Mary's Church, Nolton and Coity
• Messy Church Coffee Mornings - for families 
• 'Open the Book' worship led by St Mary's Church