Our School Vision

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Our vision statement is based on Ephesians 3 vv17-18  ‘ rooted together in love we flourish and grow’ and our ambition is that every child should be able to flourish academically, physically , mentally and spiritually on their journey through Bishop Henderson and beyond through the wider world.  The love in our vision speaks of God’s love, our love for one another and ourselves and for our wider world. Our worship and life together echoes the commandments to love God and to respect and love one another.  Our bespoke design representing our vision visually shows the tree (roots) with a three-stranded cord completing the trunk (the Holy Trinity). The branches and leaves represent the flourishing and growth which we desire for every child. This visual representation is inclusive for families of all faiths or none. 

The embedded values of the Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5: 22-23 have been widely used and understood for many years are underpinned by our vision. In living out the Fruit of the Spirit we can demonstrate that we are able to flourish and grow.  

So, based on the words of Ephesians 3: 17 - 19,  our vision is

 ‘Rooted together in love, we flourish and grow.’  

Our School Values

Our school values are taken from Galations 5 v 22-23.  They are Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, Goodness, Faithfulness and Self Control.

These are explored in detail within our collective worship times, are reinforced daily through our Fruit of the Spirit trees in every classroom, and form the backbone of our behaviour expectations and policy.  If you want to know more about the Fruit and how it applies to life in school, the best people to ask are our pupils - as they articulate it really well.  However, if you are looking at our school from a distance and are unable to speak to our pupils - follow the links below as they will tell you more about them, and how we might explain them to our pupils.