'LEARNING TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE
THROUGH FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE'

Christian values and high expectations are at the heart of all aspects of our school life. Staff strive to deliver stimulating, fun, engaging and challenging daily learning experiences for our children through the National  Curriculum.

 Vision & Values

Our Vision

At St. John's Angell Town CE Primary School, we believe every child is a unique gift from God.

“Every good gift and every perfect present comes from heaven; it comes down from God” James 1:17)

We value all children as unique and welcome them into our safe, loving, and supportive St. John's family. We nurture children to flourish and aspire to reach their God-given potential. We rejoice in our rich diversity, and our broad, balanced curriculum provides opportunities for all to achieve excellence, open minds, and inspire dreams both now and in the future.

Our Values

‘Three things will last forever – faith, hope and love – and the greatest is love.’ 1 Corinthians 13:13

We have three core values - faith, hope and love.

Faith

Faith gives us confidence and the resilience to challenge ourselves and achieve more.

‘Faith can move mountains.’ Matthew 17:20

Hope

Hope gives us aspirations for our future; to do our best and support each other.

‘But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles.’ Isaiah 40:31

Love

We should Love one another, respect each other and work together.

‘Love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.’ Colossians 3:14

Ethos at St John's

At St. John's Angell Town C of E Primary School, we believe that each individual is of equal importance in God's sight. We recognise the uniqueness of every individual and the contribution that each individual brings to our school community. We are all God’s special children growing together in faith, hope, and love. We want all individuals to flourish so that they can gain knowledge and understanding. We aim to ensure that every child’s special talents are suitably challenged and developed.

We place great emphasis on the development of the whole child.  Academic achievement is significant. We know this is one of the keys to unlocking potential and ensuring that future hopes, dreams and aspirations are fulfilled.  Each child's spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is valued equally. We know that children (and adults) must also flourish in these areas to receive a well-rounded school experience.    

We place a strong emphasis on good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning. We aim to instil in our pupils the values of taking pride in one's appearance and demonstrating good manners and etiquette. Developing independence and collaborative working traits is also important in preparing our learners for the future. We want every child to work well with others and demonstrate social skills, cooperation, and leadership.

We want learners to enjoy their primary school experience. We want them to be highly motivated, participate fully, and fully engage in the wide range of experiences and opportunities accessed at St John's. Our Vision, values, and school ethos work hand in hand with our Curriculum Drivers (Cultural Capital, Knowledge-Driven, Faith, Hope, Love, Language and Communication, and Aspiration). 

At St. John's, we believe it is vital that children learn to serve God and one another. It is not only what we are taught but how we are taught. Children learn as much from our attitudes, behaviour, caring for each other, and commitment to God. We must ensure that this is evident in our relationships with each other and in our daily conduct.  

St John's Angell Town C of E Primary School is an inclusive, one-form entry, voluntary-aided Church of England primary school. The school has strong links with St John the Evangelist Church. The two establishments sit side by side geographically and metaphorically. The school and the church share common aims and values. There has been a long-established partnership between the school and church for over a century. 

Our Christian ethos underpins policies and practices. Christian values are at the heart of all aspects of our school life, providing a safe and happy learning environment where children are encouraged to develop respect, self-esteem and confidence. 

We hope all children who come to this school will enjoy their time with us and grow into happy, strong, and lively community members.