Our Biblical Foundation 

1 Corinthians 13:13

Three things will last forever – Faith, Hope, and Love – and the greatest of these is love 

Love Languages 

This year (2022-2023) 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 - Rob Jackson. 

Vision Vessel

As a staff team we designed and made a hot air balloon as our 'Vision Vessel'.

Then children and staff came together to decide how we all fit together within our vessel.

The Trinity Vision Vessel

Our vessel represents everyone at The Trinity Primary Academy and our journey through life; everyone plays an important part. We have a hot air balloon because it flies through the sky even when there is stormy weather which tries to knock us down. The hot air balloon drifts along waving and welcoming new friends.

The children are the rainbow colours of the balloon, as each of us are unique and come together to form The Trinity Family. We are the central part of the hot air balloon.

The staff are the basket to help guide the balloon (children) through our journeys including struggles. The basket also supports the balloon so it doesn’t come crashing down.

God is represented as the fire (engine of the balloon) like when he appeared to Moses as the burning bush. This keeps us strong in both moments of love and doubt, continually keeping us afloat.

The values float behind us and follow us wherever we go. The sandbags also represent the values keeping the balloon at the correct height when they are being shown, helping us to be good citizens.

Doves fly beside us representing the Holy Spirit who is with us.

The Trinity will always be a family: living together, learning together and growing together in order to succeed.

Our values are ….