Gee Cross Holy Trinity Church of England (VC) Primary and Nursery School

Spiritual

• The school has a supportive Christian ethos where pupils can be individuals, develop respect for others and be respected themselves. Christian values underpin all aspects of the school’s work
• We offer pupils the opportunity to develop a sense of purpose based on agreed Christian Values
• Pupils are encouraged to be reflective during collective worship and in R.E and PSHE lessons
• Celebration assembly enables pupils to share and celebrate their and other pupil’s, successes and achievements. Celebrating talents allows pupils to develop a sense of self
• Pupils take part in prayer and are helped to reflect on how biblical messages are relevant to their lives today
• Pupils visit special places e.g. Holy Trinity Church and Chester Cathedral
• We have a rich and varied curriculum and seek to develop creative and imaginative responses to art and music. Pupils are encouraged to explore, develop and grow
• During the school day there is time for peace, happiness and tranquillity

Moral

• A clear moral code provides the basis for behaviour and this is promoted consistently through all aspects of school life
• Policies and curriculum planning provide opportunities for children to explore questions of right and wrong and explore moral codes. Pupils and staff discuss the outcomes and consequences of actions
• Pupils regularly raise funds for related charities and understand what is happening in other parts of the world
• Pupils feel comfortable to express their views and show good sportsmanship
• Children participate in community projects such as gardening, litter picking and sport
• The school environment, through display etc., reinforces the values of the school community
• School rules, rewards and sanctions are clearly defined and understood
• Staff and older children act as role models during everyday life
• We teach the difference between right and wrong and adults consistently model, through the quality of relationships in school, fairness, integrity, justice, respect and conflict resolution
• Class rules are drawn up by the children and teacher at the beginning of the year
• Code of conducts are used for internet safety

Social

• We foster a sense of community and our pupils are tolerant and respectful of difference. We promote equality
• We take opportunities to help those less fortunate than ourselves.
• New pupils adjust well to the school and are firmly accepted by their classmates
• We develop our pupils’ leadership skills and give them opportunities to exercise responsibility: for example through the School Council, Ethos Group, Playground Leaders and Junior Librarians
• Playground leaders – several children are trained in playground leadership – they promote fair play and introduce games to the children at break times
• School Council – meet half termly to look at ways to improve our school
• A range of afterschool clubs are offered and are usually oversubscribed
• Residential trips are offered in upper KS2 to promote positive experiences
• Every half term pupils join with other pupils from local schools to participate in sports contests at local high schools

Cultural

• We recognise and nurture pupils’ particular gifts and talents. All are encouraged to be the best that they can be
• We provide opportunities for pupils to participate in literature, drama, music, art, crafts and other cultural events and encourage pupils to reflect on their significance
• We develop partnerships with outside agencies and individuals to extend pupils’ cultural awareness, for example, theatre, museum, artists and gallery visits
• We reinforce the school’s cultural experiences through display