Our Vision

At the heart of our school community lies our vision:

"With love and faith, we ascend together." 

This guiding principle shapes our approach to education, emphasising the importance of faith in our journey of collective growth and learning. We draw inspiration from the timeless wisdom found in 1 Corinthians 13:2, which reminds us that ‘…If I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing’. 
These words serve as our foundation, encouraging us to nurture not only academic excellence but also the enduring values of faith, hope, and love in our students.

The word 'ascend' is used throughout our school as an aspirational focus of forever reaching the highest of heights. For every child and adult in our school to reach the top of their own mountain, they need to continually ascend in everything they do. 'Ascend' represents the idea that no matter what, we can always move forward - as long as we have faith and love with us.

Further to this, like us the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust features love as one of its three core values. We build on love being at the heart of our foundation which feeds from our Trust and our forever bond with the Church. 

Our school's symbol, an ascending mountain, represents the transformative power of faith, love and ambition in our journey. It is inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:2, which teaches us that even the mightiest faith – one capable of moving mountains – is incomplete without love. This powerful imagery reminds our school community that true growth and achievement come not just from knowledge or ability, but from cultivating a spirit of love and compassion. As we climb this metaphorical mountain together, we strive to develop both the minds and hearts of our students, preparing them to face life's challenges with faith, hope, and above all, love. It symbolises that we all have different mountains to climb, we are all on our own individual journeys. Some of us may find those journeys easier, some may find them more difficult - yet we are all working together to support each other in reaching the top of our mountains. This feeds in to every decision we make.

Our School Values:

RESPECT – We treat others how we would like to be treated
We teach our children to show respect for all people. This includes respecting themselves, their peers, adults, and those who are different from them. By fostering an environment of mutual respect, we create a community where everyone feels valued, heard and welcomed.
"Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honour the emperor." 1 Peter 2:17

Our bible story that teaches us respect: Moses and the Burning Bush

JUSTICE – We are fair
We instil in our children the importance of justice as a reflection of God's character. We teach them to stand up for what is right, to treat others fairly, and to work towards a world where everyone is valued equally. Through acts of kindness and advocacy, we inspire them to be agents of positive change in their communities.
"Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow." Isaiah 1:17

Our bible story that teaches us justice: The Story of Jonah

COMPASSION – We treat everyone with kindness
We nurture compassion in our children as a reflection of God's love for all people. We teach them to empathise with others, to show kindness to those in need, and to extend a helping hand without judgment. Through acts of compassion, they learn to see the world through God's eyes and to be a source of comfort and support to others.
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32

Our bible story that teaches us compassion: The Good Samaritan

RECONCILIATION – We listen and forgive each other in order to move forward
Through reconciliation, we teach our children the power of healing broken relationships and restoring harmony. We encourage them to seek peace with others, just as God reconciled us to Himself through Christ. By practicing forgiveness and understanding, we create a community where conflicts are resolved and unity prevails.
"All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." 2 Corinthians 5:18

Our bible story that teaches us reconciliation: Zacchaeus the Tax Collector
  
PERSEVERANCE -  We try our hardest in all we do
Perseverance is a vital trait we nurture in our children, inspired by the endurance of faith demonstrated throughout the Bible. We encourage them to face challenges with determination, to learn from setbacks, and to continue striving towards their goals. Through perseverance, they develop resilience and discover the strength God provides in difficult times.
"Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:4

Our bible story that teaches us perseverance: The Widow Who Never Gave Up

COURAGE – We are brave in the face of new challenges
Courage is a value we instil in our children, inspired by the bravery of biblical figures who stood firm in their faith. We encourage them to face their fears, to stand up for what is right, and to trust in God's strength when facing adversity. Through courage, they learn to live out their convictions and to be bold witnesses of their faith.
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Our bible story that teaches us courage: The Courage of David the Shepherd Boy

Love Languages 

This year (2025-2026) we have introduced Love Languages.

What are they?  Discovering the 5 Love Languages, written by Dr Gary Chapman and sitting within the Christian understanding of a God of Love, Faithfulness, Forgiveness and Hope. It teaches children how to identify what makes them feel loved, as well as helping them to understand what makes others feel loved. In essence, it’s a way of helping children to connect positively with themselves, their family and peer groups and teachers. 

The five love languages : 

1: Words of Affirmation vs. Harassment

2: Quality Time vs. Leaving People Out

3. Acts of Service vs. Bullying

4. Gifts vs. Bribery

5. Safe Physical Touch vs Unsafe Physical Touch (Personal Safety)

Each week a different Love Language was introduced to the children. This was introduced in Collective Worship. Year 5 and Year 6 then focused in this in more detail with our Hub Chaplain - Heidi Boothe and Rob Jackson.