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).
This term’s weekly focuses:
Week 1: School Rules
Week 2: Loving people in school.
Week 3: Loving people across the world.
Week 4: How to be truly sorry.
Week 5: Harvest.
Week 6: Forgiveness.
Week 7: Accepting responsibility.
Week 8:Reflection.
Quotes from the Children
” Accepting when I have done something wrong is really hard. It is like I have failed, but I know that if I hold my hands up I can learn and start again.” (Pupil KS2).
“God gave us lots of food and we should share it equally across the world.” (Pupil KS1).
“We are all God’s people and we should show everyone an open heart by just being kind and nice.” (Pupil KS2).
“Sometimes people are mean and this can upset me bit forgiving them makes me feel better.” (Pupil KS1).