We embed Christian values within our curriculum and also in our collective worship. Children in our Church Council have chosen six Christian values to consider throughout the school year – one every half-term.
Our aims and ethos complement fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
At St James’ Church of England Primary School, our vision is to be a happy and healthy place to achieve and believe.
I came to give life – life in all its fullness.
(John 10:10)
We are a ‘voluntary controlled Church of England primary school’. This means that our school maintained by the Local Authority (Leeds) whilst enjoying strong links with the Church.
The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice, in such a way that people of all faiths or none are loved, respected and valued. We aim to serve all members of our community by supporting every child. We foster a love of learning, and provide a broad education which addresses the needs of the whole child in order that our children are healthy, safe, happy and successful. As such, these aims and ethos should be thought about alongside our Christian values, chosen by our Church Council in 2018.
Being a Church School is really important to us. Our partnership with St James’ Parish Church of Wetherby and Linton is active and strong, and enriches the lives of all in our community. We welcome all, regardless of faith or belief. We aim to value faith and encourage reflection on Christian values and tradition within the wider context of collective worship and the whole curriculum.
To meet our vision to be a happy and healthy place to achieve and believe, we will:
Provide a curriculum which is enjoyable, relevant, inspiring and creative
Foster a safe and caring community
Understand and respect diverse values, languages, religions and traditions
Develop enquiring minds
Celebrate achievements
Develop skills and knowledge for a rapidly changing world
Encourage positive choices, whether academic, physical, social, or emotional
Provide equality of opportunity within an inclusive community
Nurture social, moral, spiritual and cultural values derived from Christian principles
Promote positive parental and community involvement