Our Christian Values
The children are currently being taught about the following Christian Values of the school:
Compassion, Hope, Respect, Joy, Perseverance
Our underpinning Bible story which reflects our school values is The Parable of the Lost Sheep.
Each class in our school has it's own reflection space. These areas are used for children to spend quiet, thoughtful time. To consider their own feelings and to empathise with others.
What makes our school special?
We recently joined together as a whole school community to create a permanent display in the entrance hall to show what makes our school distinctive and special. Parents, staff, children and governors were asked for their input via questionnaires and class time discussion.
We were thrilled with how everyone felt our Christian and community ethos shone through.
Amongst these were:
"We ask big Questions about God" "Like a family"
"We do theology together in Worship" "The children care for each other"
"Everyone knows each other and are one big community"
"It feels like home" "We are kind to each other"
Here we are showing how our Christian Values can be seen in school.
Assembly fun: The Whole Bible in One!
Reverend Jo Neary involved all the children in a swift and easy to understand telling of the whole bible in one assembly using a variety of props and verses. A whistlestop tour!
These photographs show children from all classes running and taking part in their own assemblies.
In this particular assembly the children focussed on 'Peace' as one of our Christian values, using the passage from Mark 4 35-41 where Jesus calms the storm.
The following week another group chose to illustrate 'Noah's Ark'
The children use the Lion Storyteller Bible which made the story suitable for even the youngest pupils and they worked hard to make the assembly interactive and inclusive.
Church Services:
As a church school we would like to to guide you towards Local Church Services particularly suited to young families. Should you choose to attend you will be assured a warm welcome and familiar faces from our school community.
1st Saturday in the month, 4pm, Beaminster Team Youth Group for Yr 6 and up.
2nd Saturday in the month, Messy Church, 4pm, St Mary's Church Beaminster
2nd Sunday in the month, 10.15 @Salway Ash, Holy Trinity Salway Ash, coffee and activities followed by The Lord's Supper at 11am.
3rd Sunday in the month, 9.30am Netherbury Open Worship, St Mary's Netherbury, a family service with refreshments aftewards.
5th Sundays Breakfast@10, St Mary's Beaminster, a cafe style service with modern songs.
For any details about services contact Rev Jo Neary
