School Vision
Welcome to our Church of England Primary School
What does it mean to attend a Church of England Primary School?
Welcome to Higham St John’s C E Primary School, a cherished member of the Church of England family within the Diocese of Blackburn. As a beacon of faith, learning, and community, the school is committed to providing a transformative and holistic educational experience.
Being a part of the Church school family at Higham St John’s C E Primary School means joining a community that cherishes each individual as a unique creation, fostering a sense of belonging rooted in Christian principles. Our school proudly embraces the rich heritage and traditions of the Church of England, creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where students, staff, and families thrive together.
What distinguishes a Church school is the unique ethos woven into every facet of our educational journey. Guided by a shared commitment to the values of love, compassion, and respect, we exemplify the teachings of Christ in our daily lives. At Higham St John’s C E Primary School, we aspire to inspire children and young people, nurturing their spiritual, moral, and intellectual growth.
Aligned with the Church of England's vision for education, our schools seeks to provide an outstanding educational experience that empowers students to flourish and make positive contributions to society. We believe in the transformative power of education that not only imparts knowledge but also instils character, resilience, and a sense of purpose.
The Diocese of Blackburn's vision, echoing the broader Church of England vision, places a special emphasis on inspiring children and young people. Our commitment is to provide an educational experience that transcends academic achievement to encompass spiritual and personal development.
Choosing Higham St John’s C E Primary School means choosing an educational community where faith and learning coexist harmoniously. It means embracing a vision that prioritises the well-being of every individual and instils a lifelong love for learning and service to others.
We invite you to embark on this enriching journey with us, where education is a transformative force, and each student is recognised as a cherished member of our Church school family.
Our Mission Statement:
Our school community aims to provide an education that develops children to their full potential. We seek to encourage curiosity and life-long enthusiasm for learning within a safe, happy and creative environment.
We aim to maintain a Christian ethos that fosters mutual respect for people of all faiths and cultures.
Our Vision:
Our school is devoted to supporting each and every child’s educational needs, and to helping them prepare for all the challenges that lie ahead. Our aim is to make it possible for each child to be inspired to learn by discovery, begin developing ambition, and to follow the path that enables them to realise their dreams.
To achieve this...
- Parents, staff and governors will work in partnership to support a broad and balanced curriculum that aims to meet the needs of each child’s progress and attainment. And that all partners must have the highest expectations, whilst recognising that children develop and progress at different rates
- Our Christian ethos will remain continually at our core, with its existence supportively promoting positive self-image, behaviour, tolerance, respect and a secure sense of belonging. It is this belief that shapes and guides the strong foundations of our school’s committed and caring relationships
- Our ethos will inspire and promote high quality education, and strive to equip the children intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and physically to develop their inner self-confidence and knowledge. We will support every child in working to reach their own individual potential, and will help them to develop all their skills needed to succeed on the next path of their life-long learning journey
To support our core values...
- We will work in close partnership with staff, parents, the church and community to create a nurturing Christian school
- We will provide a wide ranging curriculum that inspires and motivates children to learn, through development of key skills and attitudes
- We will insist upon good manners, tolerance and respect of others through core British values
- We will do our utmost to provide every child with the support and guidance needed to meet their individual goals and targets, thereby raising their aspirations and self-belief
- We will work to develop independent and resilient children in their learning and personal development
- We will develop a sense of pride in the achievements of self and others
This was reviewed by the Governors and Staff of our School during Spring Term 2019.