Spirituality concerns one’s belief, their relationship with others and with a God. We believe this can be explored through these four elements: self; others; transcendence and awe and wonder. These elements form the basis of our work with children in developing a strong sense of spirituality.
Self
- Exploration of personal faith and a right to express our views through discussions and debates.
- Reflect and express our feelings within and outside the classroom.
- Happiness with who we are and celebrating the qualities we all have.
- Gratitude for the things we have and the person we are.
- Development of imagination and creativity through our work and during play.
Transcendence (Beyond)
- Encountering/experiencing God (having a sense of what lies beyond the material/physical).
- Opportunities for prayer: during worship, quiet reflection time to connect with God.
- Ability to formulate and discuss the ‘Big Questions’ (eg about life, death, suffering, nature of God). Opportunities through weekly discussions in class.
- Making sense of the world through our broad and balanced curriculum.
Others
- Respect, tolerance and looking after our peers.
- To love and be loved (loving your neighbour)
- Duty; supporting the local community through different projects.
- Overseas: links with our Kavuka school in Africa
Awe and Wonder
- Developing a sense of awe and wonder
- Enjoying the miracles of everyday life: experiencing the joy of nature and natural tools through countryside sills.
- Taking time for what really matters: having time to think, reflect and enjoy the here and now.
- Appreciating beauty in art, music, nature.
