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East Bergholt CEVC Primary School
'I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full' John 10:10
What is a church school?
As a Church of England school, we are tasked with delivering a Christian vision of education – not with delivering a Christian education.
A Christian Vision of Education
The Christian vision of education has, at its heart, Jesus’ promise of ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10). So, we seek to educate our children for fullness of life, to work to fulfil their God-given potential, whether they or their family identify with a faith or not, and with special consideration given to those who are disadvantaged.
Each child is to be understood as respectfully and deeply as possible: to be believed in and to be cherished. As the Archbishop of Canterbury said: ‘A Christian school is one in which the entire atmosphere is pervaded by a conviction that there is… something potentially wonderful in everybody.’
Our task as a Church of England school is to deliver an education that seeks human flourishing, so we set academic rigour within a wider framework.
Our School’s Christian Vision
Jesus says, “I have come that they may have life and have it in all its fullness.” (John 10:10)
Our school vision at East Bergholt is underpinned by the theology of John 10:10. Throughout John 10 Jesus uses imagery of what the Good Shepherd does for his sheep. He protects, provides green pastures, rescues and lays down his life. Jesus goes out of his way for his sheep. This is a beautiful picture Jesus is painting in this passage. It’s one of an intimate relationship in which we see Jesus’ incredible love and care for his flock.
Jesus enables his sheep to flourish, find enjoyment and experience his goodness. Jesus wants you to have an abundant life.
Our school vision is something that we live and we use to guide us in school. We ensure that God’s aspiration for us all, as expressed in Jesus’s words from John 10:10, is reflected in our aspiration for all of our children and staff to experience a full and rich life. Our vision means that as unique individuals in the eyes of God – we seek to thrive together in love, life and learning.
Our vision means that:
How do we bring our vision to life?
What do we do to make sure our vision includes everyone?
How are we with each other so that everyone can experience life in all its fullness