We are an inclusive and nurturing Christian school rooted in the heart of our rural communities. Our vision is to be the school of choice for our local communities where every child is nurtured, a love of learning is ignited and each child can shine.
Christian values underpin everything which we hope to achieve at Longstone School. Each of our aims is linked with Christian teachings. The National Society's vision of education is that is should allow children, young people and adults to live out Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness'. With this in mind, every person should be enabled to flourish in the widest sense: to grow in wisdom; to cultivate a wide-ranging knowledge that will help broaden life chances; to develop the spiritual, intellectual and emotional resources they need to live a good life; and to develop the character to live well together in community. www.churchofengland.org/education.aspx |
Religious Education |
We follow the Derby and Derbyshire Syllabus for R.E. This covers several world religions which include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism. We learn about and from these religions by asking 'big' questions about ourselves and our world. We give the children lots of opportunities to explore and reflect on their own beliefs, faith or indeed lack of faith and personal spirituality. We are inclusive of all individuals and believe that everyone's ideas are valid and important.
We have just introduced the 'Understanding Christianity' material into school which explores key themes in the Bible and helps children to be 'detectives', looking at the deeper meaning of the text and to ask lots of questions. We teach R.E. in blocks of time, usually over a week, rather than weekly short sessions. We find that the quality of teaching and learning is richer and deeper using this method. |
Collective Worship |
Prayer |
Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46 V.10)
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Each classroom has a quiet space for prayer and reflection. Prayer is used on a daily basis in classrooms and Collective Worship. Prayer is also used at special times and during times of sadness.
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In the Service of Others |
Blessed are the peacemakers they shall be recognised as children of God. Matthew 5.v.9
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