Our Christian Vision

Our vision is to cultivate courageous, caring and compassionate individuals who are not only academically strong but also spiritually enriched and socially responsible. We aspire to create a nurturing and inspiring environment that promotes a sense of community, and instils responsibility in our students. By embodying Christian values, academic excellence, and a commitment to service, we empower our young learners to become the compassionate leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.

‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’ ~Joshua 1:9

 

At Fingringhoe Church of England (VA) Primary School, we teach the 2022 Essex Agreed Syllabus for RE, and we follow the recommendations of the Church Of England’s Statement of Entitlement, which can be found here. Our curriculum map can be found here.

RE Policy June 2025

 

Collective Worship

At Fingringhoe Church of England (VA) Primary School, Collective Worship is a valued and cherished part of our daily routine. Each day, the whole school community comes together to share a special time of togetherness, reflection, and inspiration.

Collective Worship offers a daily opportunity to pause, give thanks, and consider the values that help shape who we are as individuals and as a community. It is a time for us to reflect on our lives, to celebrate our achievements, and to be inspired by the world around us. We also take this time to think about important issues in the wider world and explore our own personal responses to them with empathy and understanding.

Worship at our school takes many different forms, including readings, music, prayer, and moments of quiet reflection. Whether led by staff, pupils, or visitors, each act of Collective Worship is thoughtfully planned to be inclusive, meaningful, and rooted in the values we share as a school.

It is a time that brings us together, strengthens our sense of community, and supports the spiritual and moral development of every child.

Pupils play an active and important role in our Collective Worship. They take great pride in helping to prepare the special space where we gather each day, ensuring it is calm, welcoming, and ready for reflection.

In church, our Year 6 pupils take on key responsibilities during worship. They lead parts of the service by ringing the bell to call our school community together, reading from the Bible, leading prayers, and lighting the candle to mark the beginning of our time of worship. These moments are not only meaningful but also symbolic, giving pupils the chance to grow in confidence and take ownership of our shared values.

This is a role that all pupils look forward to as they journey through the school, and it is seen as a special privilege and milestone by the time they reach Year 6. Through their involvement, children develop a deeper understanding of the significance of worship and their place within our school community.

Collective Worship Policy June 2025

 

Courageous Advocacy

The Church of England defines Courageous Advocacy as the ability to speak out and take action on behalf of others, especially in the face of injustice, inequality, or need. It encourages individuals to stand up for what is right, show compassion, and work for positive change – values deeply rooted in Christian teaching and practice.

At our school, Courageous Advocacy is expressed in many forms and is firmly embedded in our Christian Vision. We recognise that children have a natural sense of justice, and from an early age, we nurture this by encouraging empathy, kindness, and a willingness to take action. We empower our pupils to become the ‘change-makers of tomorrow’, instilling in them the belief that their voices matter and that they can make a real difference in the world around them.

Through service to others, we help pupils understand that they can be advocates for those who cannot speak up for themselves. Whether supporting charitable causes, caring for the environment, or challenging inequality, our children are encouraged to live out their values in meaningful and practical ways.

Pupils are taught to be courageous advocates through a rich and varied curriculum. They encounter influential individuals from both the past and present – people who have stood up for justice and shaped the world through their actions. These stories inspire our children and show them what courage, determination, and compassion can achieve.

One powerful example of Courageous Advocacy in action at our school is The Fingringhoe Refillery – an eco-refill business set up and run by our eldest pupils. This initiative encourages our school and local community to change their buying habits and reduce plastic pollution. Through this project, pupils have taken a stand for environmental justice, showing that even small actions can lead to big change.

By fostering Courageous Advocacy in our school, we are nurturing courageous, caring, and compassionate young people who are ready to make a positive impact on the world.

 

Our Vision is reflected through our ethos underpinned by our Christian core values: