Aldrington
Our Vision
Our vision for Aldrington CE Primary School is summarised as follows:
Together we are Learning God’s Way: seeing our learning through His eyes so that as a school community, we show love, responsibility and integrity now and in the future.
We actively seek to equip each unique individual with the skills and knowledge that allow them to flourish in their learning, respect themselves and others, and achieve their God-given potential.
This vision references Proverbs 22:6 : 'Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it'.
Our Values
At Aldrington we believe that our values will not only develop us as individuals but as a community, both in school and in our city.
Love: showing care and concern for all, putting others first and forgiving always as God forgives us in Christ.
Integrity: always acting honourably, consistently and according to our conscience.
Responsibility: to be responsible for making independent decisions and being accountable for our actions; accepting individual
Achievement: attaining our full, God-given potential through perseverance and commitment resulting in satisfaction and pride in personal achievement in all fields of endeavour.
Community: developing positive attitudes of compassion, friendship, social justice and cooperation; respecting differences, displaying understanding and working to build a place of acceptance and belonging as God's children.
Respect: valuing and caring for ourselves, others and the world around us as God's creation; demonstrating gentleness, sensitivity and good manners.
Celebrating Learning God's Way
As part of our monthly collective worship, held at Bishop Hannington Church, we celebrate one child in each class who has regularly demonstrated our vision and values. Families are invited to join us at church to share this moment with their children. Teachers stand at the front of the church with their child to share why they have been chosen. Whilst our headteacher hands each child a MacMillan Cup certificate. Photos are taken by school and parents with the group of children from Early Years to Year 6 holding the Mac Cup, to remember this special moment.
As part of this service, our sports and music leaders also share certificates with children who have really stood out through their attitude and progression of skills giving out the sports cup and the music medal.
Our chair of governors also gives one member of staff from our school community a certificate, recognising how they regularly display our vision and values, going above and beyond.