About Us

Spirituality

Let Your Light Shine 

John 1:1-5, In him there was life, and that life was the light of all people. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it.

 

Spirituality Definition 

Spirituality is a very personal experience. It differs from person to person and often spirituality changes within people during their lifetime.

Spirituality at St Paul’s is :

- Being calm and reflective of our actions 
- Being  in tune with the world around us [ Art, Music, Nature etc..]
- Being part of a community which supports and cares for one another

 

 

Spiritual development happens across all aspects of school life and beyond. There are opportunities, woven throughout our curriculum. Reflection time is  given during our Collective Worship and RE learning. We are committed to  supporting, modelling and guiding  all of our stakeholders to celebrate and welcome the strength and faith we have  that spirituality can provide to our lives.

We provide opportunities for Spiritual Development through:

 

  • Act of daily Worship
  • Child led Worship
  • Reflection and Individual responses to worship
  • Promotion of the school’s vision
  • Daily promotion of school values
  •  'Let your light shine' class room floor books
  • Class Reflection areas
  • Child Leadership Opportunities- Worship Council. School Council, Wellbeing Ambassadors, House Captains, Sports Leaders
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
  • Enrichment Opportunities
  • Pastoral Support
  • School council
  • Windows, Mirrors and Doors experience board
  • Curriculum linked Trips
  • Courageous Advocacy- Houses, Charities, International school link
We recognise Spiritual Development through Spiritual Capacities:

 

  • Children believing in their potential to achieve; being  resilient when facing challenges; finding an inner strength
  • To appreciate the beauty in the world and be open to experiences of awe and wonder
  • To accept stillness and silence and open to engage in reflection and prayer
    To understand why we say sorry when we make mistakes
  • To forgive themselves and to forgive others when they hurt us
  • To learn and grow following experiences of failure as well as success
  • To be curious and open minded when exploring life’s big questions
  • To appreciate and be thankful for what is good in life and to be humble show generosity towards others.