Together, we believe, all can thrive

Jesus said, “I have come that you might have life, life in all its fullness.”   John 10 v 10

Christian Vision

Flookburgh CE Primary School works tirelessly to create a thriving community, that supports all members to flourish to become ‘the best they can be’. Our children, staff, parents and governors strive to be positive change makers, in addressing our own needs, the needs of others and the environment. This is underpinned by the golden thread of our church school heritage, and a holistic approach to learning and living in a community.

Mission statement

As a foundation church school, we consistently work hard to ensure the best possible learning journey for children in our care; encourage the development of attitudes, skills and knowledge that will ‘release the ever-expanding potential’ in each person; and promote outward-looking perspectives in an ever-changing world.

As a school community of children, parents, staff and governors, we aspire for our actions and attitudes to be guided by theologically-based ‘Roots to Success’ (attitudes):

• Be Honest – like Daniel
• Be Kind – like Ruth
• Be Positive – like Mary
• Be Determined – like Joseph
• Be the Best You Can Be- like David

Principles guiding Learning & Leadership choices

We strive to enact pedagogic & leadership principles of trust, choice, collaboration and inclusion. We challenge fixed ability labelling or notions of fixed identities, which can create artificial barriers to our ever-expanding potential. These principles aim to reflect the gospel message demonstrated by Jesus throughout his ministry – we are beautifully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139 v 14), able to make choices about who we are and how we choose to be (Philippians 2v13).

Aims

Together we are working to develop young people who are:

Successful learners, empowered to make informed choices about their own learning: who are prepared to take risks and give every element of learning the best of their efforts: finding enjoyment in what they do, with high aspirations and expectations, for and of themselves.

Engaged thinkers, who work creatively and critically, understanding different perspectives, and are able to help find solutions to problems they encounter: maturing into active leaders of their own development

Community builders, who listen to those around them, value where they come from (locally, regionally and nationally), work collaboratively for the common good and consistently see the best in others; recognising, accepting and celebrating differences

Clear communicators, who are articulate, literate and numerate in all contexts and able to utilise modern technologies; able to generate, organise and evaluate their ideas, in order to make themselves understood, whilst allowing the space and time to consider the views of others

Outward looking leaders, who value others, contribute as local and global citizens to address the environmental and social issues of the day; developing and sharing their unique gifts and talents with others, freely and compassionately; acting as role models to all around them