Our Vision
At St Ippolyts Church of England Primary School, our vision is rooted in Jesus’ command:
“Love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34).
We are a nurturing Christian community where love is the foundation of all we do. Every child is welcomed, valued and encouraged to flourish as a unique individual, created in the image of God. Through strong relationships, inclusive practice and a culture of dignity and respect, we ensure that all members of our school family feel safe, supported and empowered.
Guided by our Christian vision, we strive for excellence in learning and character development. We nurture curiosity, resilience and a love of learning, enabling each child to grow academically, socially and spiritually. Our vision shapes our decisions and actions, inspiring us to serve others, act with compassion and make a positive difference in the world.
Our ethos is rooted in our twelve core Christian values, alongside British values, which are actively lived out in daily school life. This commitment nurtures a culture of dignity and respect, enabling pupils to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of people of all cultures and worldviews.
Values
Explicit Values Education is embedded into daily life at St Ippolyts School. Each half term we focus on a different Christian Value which forms the theme for our Collective Worship programme, linked to specific Bible teachings and examples from across the globe.
Through our values education programme, we aim for children to understand and be able to identify and articulate the importance of having strong values and a moral compass in their own lives, now and in the future.
Our Aims
To provide the best possible education for each child as a unique individual, within the context of a caring, Christian community.
* That children should feel happy and secure at school.
* To assist children to use and extend their natural curiosity to investigate the world around them.
* To develop high levels of literacy, numeracy and scientific skills and understanding.
* To promote a wide range of skills and knowledge in Information Communication Technology.
* To develop children’s skills of seeking knowledge independently.
* To consider everyone within the school and local community, their property and the school environment.
* To raise the level of self-esteem of children through positive action and statement and to give all children equal opportunity to fulfil their potential.
* To develop an understanding of Christianity and have an awareness of moral, cultural and religious diversity.
* To participate in and enjoy a variety of art forms and human achievements through a creative and inspiring curriculum.
* To develop physical fitness, agility and co-ordination.
* That all members of the school community should feel safe in school and free from harassment.
