Vision and Values
Our Vision
Together we are inspired to learn with the family of God's love.
We encourage one another to reach our full potential within a Christian atmosphere.
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you.
John 13:34
At Glenvale CE Primary School, our vision is based on Jesus’ teachings. It is embedded in the everyday life of the school.
As staff, we are committed to inspiring our children to learn within a kind, caring and nurturing environment following key Christian values and Jesus' example. We encourage each other to do our best in whatever we do.
Our Values
We have six main Christian Values which we teach and promote throughout the school. Each value is linked to a Bible story. These are taught through our worship and enhanced in everything which we do.
Compassion
The Good Samaritan
Luke Chapter 10 Verses 25-37
Compassion is about ‘standing in someone else’s shoes’ when they are having a hard time. In other words, trying to understand how they might be feeling and doing our best to try to help.
Forgiveness
Zacchaeus, the Tax Collector
Luke Chapter 19 Verses 1-10
Everyone makes mistakes, it’s part of being human. Sometimes our mistakes hurt others and then we need to say sorry. Sometimes mistakes made by other people hurt us. When this happens we need to be able to forgive.
Friendship
Jesus heals a man lowered through a roof
Luke Chapter 5 Verses 17-39
The special relationship we have with certain people; a friend loves and cares for you at all times. Christians believe that God’s friendship towards us will last forever.
Hope
Noah’s Ark
Genesis Chapters 6-8
Hope is about much more than just wishing as hard as we can that things will be different. It is about believing that the world can be better and being prepared to do something!
Serving Others
Jesus Washes The Disciples Feet
John Chapter 13 Verses 1-17
We should serve those in need whoever they are. Such service is not offered to gain some advantage for ourselves. ‘Going the extra mile’ involves sacrifice, putting ourselves out for someone else’s benefit.
Thankfulness
Jesus Heals 10 Lepers
Luke Chapter 17 Verses 11-19
We should be thankful and not take things for granted. We should give praise to God for providing all that sustains our life today - the things around are a gift from God not a right.
