Christian Values
In accordance with the wishes of Sir Robert Geffery, the children are educated along the lines of Christian principles, and the school is described as a Church of England Voluntary Aided Foundation School.
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Sir Robert Geffery's is a Church of England Voluntary Aided primary school and as such we have a distinctly Christian ethos and vision
Children live and breathe our Christian values and we integrate daily worship into each school day – this might be in class prayers, assemblies and songs and hymns. We find that children respond well to the values and guidance that this Christian ethos gives them and there is a nurturing, caring and family ‘feel’ to the school, about which all members of the school community are proud. Please read on to find out more.
SRG Vision
Our Sir Robert Geffery’s School vision has been developed over time in collaboration with representatives from our whole school community.
Our aim is to provide a living, caring Christian school environment in which each individual child can thrive in their own way, develop a passion for learning and a sense of excitement in their own achievement and that of others. As a school community, we realise this aim by having a passion to offer our children the very best education, opportunities and experiences inside and outside the classroom. In this way, children and staff flourish and we achieve our vision:
School Values
Our Sir Robert Geffery’s School Values are:
Creation, Forgiveness, Trust, Love, Peace, Thankfulness, Service and Friendship
Children learn to live the values out through their everyday words, actions and prayers. They also enjoy singing about our school values through our SRG song:
Bible Stories
We use our special 10 Bible stories to help us understand how God is our strength and how this helps us in our everyday lives in the modern world. The messages and learning from these are referred to in class worship, Open The Book and whole school worship assemblies and meaningful links are made to everyday school life. The following is our SRG Bible story tapestry in the hall, created by children and members of our community:
At SRG we are proud to provide our children and staff with:
At SRG, we ‘live life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10), knowing that ‘With God’s help we will be the best we can’.
· Christian values and beliefs that are expressed through a loving, caring and safe environment.
· The ability to think critically, the courage to question injustice, and a willingness to take the lead, and to look out for others.
· A family atmosphere that encourages a sense of belonging and results in the whole school working as a team.
· A nurturing environment that supports the growth of both self-confidence and self-esteem.
· Broad and balanced experiences that prepare for 21st century sustainable living.
· A sense of pride in the school and many opportunities to celebrate effort, success and achievement.
· The promotion of respect for oneself, others and the environment.
· An ability to strive for excellence.
· A lasting love, enthusiasm and zest for learning through experiencing an exciting curriculum.
· Opportunities that encourage independence, cooperation, self-discipline and an active global perspective.
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Collective Worship
Collective worship is central to the life of Sir Robert Geffery’s School. It is an expression of our vision and shapes our approach to others and to what we do in school.
St Michael’s Church
St Michael’s Church in the village of Landrake is a beautiful church, steeped in history and has a caring and friendly community.
Communities and Courageous Advocacy
At Sir Robert Geffery’s we value the various communities in which we live, work and learn each day. This includes the community within each class and the importance of the social and emotional side to learning that is so important to each child’s all round development.
Hillside School – Uganda
Over the last decade, we have worked with our partner school in Uganda called Hillside School, Ikona. Staff have taken part in an exchange visit on different occasions and children communicate with each other between schools through sending letters describing their daily lives and hopes for the future
SIAMS Report
As a Church of England voluntary aided school, we have a church inspection approximately every four to five years, as well as the standard Ofsted inspection
Church of England Publications
Links to the Church of England Publications and websites. Our school is described as a Church of England Voluntary Aided Foundation School.