School Vision and Values

At Canon Burrows CE, Christian values underpin everything we do. Although children learn about a wide ranging number of values, the six values we focus on as a school are: friendship, compassion, creativity, perseverance, hope and responsibility.  We chose these values based on pupil, school staff, governor and teacher voice.  These values are taught explicitly throughout the children's time in school as well as through Collective Worship and reflection spaces in school. We also promote values intrinsically as opportunities arise: when a certain value is pertinent to an individual or group of children or is pertinent to local, national or global issues, for example a response of stewardship to a national disaster. Find out more about our values here.

When children across school display their Christian values, they receive a 'value voucher'. Each week 'value vouchers' are selected at random to receive a celebratory reward.  We also celebrate children who have demonstrated the school value we are reflecting on that week or half-term through them recieving an award and the way they have demonstrated the value shared. 

Friday News also shows the Christian value we have shown across school each week. You can find this in the 'News' section of our website.

Our Values

Seen from a Christian perspective all of life is a ‘gift’, entrusted by a loving creator God to humankind for a purpose. This purpose is glimpsed as the creative spirit within each person learns to value and explore, celebrate and enjoy this world in all its mystery and diversity. With this gift comes a mutual responsibility to ensure the creation is not spoiled, but rather sustained and shared by all.  

"We all have different gifts"

Romans 12.6

Christians believe that their attitudes and actions must reflect the kindness, mercy and compassion of Jesus and the love of God for everyone.

"Clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility and patience"

Colossians 3.12

Christians believe they can call God their friend because of the relationship made possible through Jesus. 

"Encourage one and other and build each other up."

1 Thessalonians 5.11

Christians see their hope in God’s promise “that love and goodness have, and will ultimately, overcome all evil”. This hope is manifested in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

"There is always hope"

Psalm 73

Jesus frequently encouraged his disciples to “endure patiently” the difficulties and obstacles they encountered and to persevere in the face of adversity. He himself trusted in God even when his enemies tried to stop his word and plotted his death. 

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me"

Philippians 4.13

The Bible teaches that life is a gift from God and it is our responsibility to use our talents and abilities in the best way we can.

"If you are responsible with a little, you may get a lot"

Matthew 25.23