Autumn 1: Open Hearts

This half-term we are focusing on the part of our school vision which talks about Open Hearts. 

Open hearts show our desire to foster a whole school culture of care, compassion, dignity and respect for all people. The Christian understanding of God’s love and grace reinforces our desire to love one another. The Bible teaches us that, ‘We love because God loved us first’ (1 John 4:19).

To have “Open Hearts” is our response to knowing God’s love within ourselves by showing reciprocal love to each other. ‘No one has ever seen God, but if we love one another, God lives in union with us, and his love is made perfect in us.’ (1 John 4:12).

Open hearts are vital for the wellbeing of our school community by promoting tolerance, understanding and patience. ‘Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another. Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together.’ (Ephesians 4:2-3).

Quotes from the Children

Open Hearts means: 

"To listen to others and share ideas." (Aaminah - Year 5). 

"To be really inclusive, letting everybody in." (Lizzie - Year 6).

"Caring for people who are in need." (Eloise - Year 2).

"Letting people in to play games and making them feel included." ( Nkechi - Year 3). 

"God gave us hearts to include everyone." (Jonah - Year 4).