In the Bible St Paul writes letters to a scholar called Timothy encouraging him to make the right choices and work hard in his studies and life, using his unique talents, as given by God, to help others:
‘make full use of the gift God gave you’2 Timothy 1:6
In our school, we believe that this encompasses our ethos and culture - encouraging each other and making the right choices to become the best people we can be, and to help others, as God asks of us. Relationships sit at the heart of all we do.
Our school, and everyone within it, are all part of a community - local, national and international - and in our schools, we ask the children to use their unique gifts from God, to make a difference, whether big or small, with love and kindness at its heart. We consider the 'why' as well as the 'what' of our actions.
At Birstwith CE Primary School, through our Christian values and ethos, we aim to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is cherished and where all flourish.
'make full use of the gift God gave you' 2 Timothy 1:6
At Birstwith Church of England Primary School, we provide an aspirational environment which encourages children and adults to flourish, and be the very best that they can be. Our school’s vision is founded in a clear theology, firmly rooted in a Christian narrative, and we believe that everyone is special and through sharing our gifts, we are following God’s vision for how we should live together.
We help children to develop the skills and knowledge for academic, social and emotional success and our curriculum is carefully crafted to provide opportunities and experiences to enable everyone to discover and develop their gifts, widening their understanding of themselves and the part they play in God’s world.
Rooted in Christian theology, our collective worship, lessons and interactions all encourage respect and compassion for others, following God’s guidance to love one another and 'make full use of the gift God gave you', building a sense of community and the belief that we can all achieve, make a difference, and develop a life-long love of learning.
