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Faith Introduction

Worship at Stansfield Hall Church of England/Methodist Church Primary School 

Stansfield Hall Church of England/Methodist Church Primary School is an inclusive Christian Community. We are committed to building successful futures for all our children. Our school is a safe environment where everyone is valued. We nurture strong, caring relationships which are underpinned by our Christian values. We work with our community to raise aspirations as we champion children to be the best they can be, empowering them to aim high and achieve their potential. Reflecting John Wesley’s teaching, ‘do all the good you can’.   

Our Vision Statement inspired by, ‘Let Your Light Shine’ in Matthew 5:16 is centered on the potential that each child has within them to shine.  Our vision is to inspire our children, families, staff and governors to shine brightly, doing all the good we can, reflecting the light of God’s love in all we do. We believe that all may have the COURAGE to change the world, the PERSEVERENCE to keep trying and the RESPONSIBILITY to never give up. Living out these values in this way, we can walk in the ‘light of the Lord’. 

Our core Christian Values COURAGE, PERSEVERENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY are embedded into our school policies and practices. As a community, we believe that we have the COURAGE to change the world, the PERSEVERENCE to keep trying and the RESPONSIBILITY to never give up.  

Our focus within our worship allows us to explore our feelings, how they affect us and impact on our relationships with one another and our own spirituality. We are taught as Christians to trust in God and to share the Good News. When we feel unhappy or worried we can share this with Him, when we are happy and joyful we can thank God and share our feelings with Him. 

Collective Worship Timetable 

Christian Values Timetable 

This year we are following Cycle A

Our Vision Statement

Let Your Light Shine

"Let your light shine" is a phrase that means to express your true self, talents, kindness, and positivity without fear or hesitation. It encourages people to be their best selves and to inspire others by living authentically and doing good.

The phrase is often associated with Matthew 5:16 in the Bible:
 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

In a broader sense, it means to bring goodness, love, and truth into the world, making a positive impact on those around you. "Shining your light" is about living in a way that uplifts and inspires others.

As a Church school, we seek to follow the example of Jesus in all that we do.   We believe that the Sermon on the Mount is a vital chapter in scripture, teaching us to let the light of Jesus shine through us.   We take great encouragement from the words "you are the light of the world"; this reveals to us that Jesus, who himself tells us "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12), is within all of us.   

We are all God's children and are called to "give glory" to our Father in heaven through our "good works".   This reminds us of the importance of our actions. Our actions allow us to let our light shine.   Our actions allow us to share the light of Jesus with those around us. 

We want our school and church to be beacons that shine far and wide, lighting up our community with the light of Jesus through our work, rest and play.   By learning about Christian values, by listening to the teachings of Jesus, and by following the example of Jesus, we say to every member of our community: ‘Let your light shine.’

Being the best we can be, for Ourselves and Others

At Stansfield Hall C of E/Methodist Primary School, we believe that every child and adult can shine and that this can be for the benefit of all.   We recognise that we are all special in God’s eyes and have unique talents, which we nurture so that each of us can become the very best person that God intended us to be.   

We want to see everyone being inspired and flourishing and excelling in everything that they do through providing rich experiences which give everyone the opportunity to achieve more than they ever thought possible.  We do not want the brilliant things that we do and learn to be hidden.   We want to encourage our children to aspire to great things and for the light of their lives to shine and make a difference in their classrooms and beyond. As we all demonstrate our Christian values of Courage, Perseverance, Responsibility, Forgiveness, Thankfulness, and Friendship, in a supportive atmosphere of mutual respect and trust, our hope is that light will shine from Stansfield Hall in many ways, every day - for the benefit of all and for the glory of God.

Valuing Ourselves

In addition to letting their light shine on others, we want our children to recognise the value of their own light: to be proud of their personal achievements; to value and respect themselves; and to know how loved they are both by God and by others. We aim to develop a Growth Mindset so that school members can face the future with hope and aspiration and embrace all that life has to offer.

Our light should not be put under a bowl – it should give light to everyone, including oneself.   In possession of God’s light and His love, it is possible for us all to show something of his light in our families, in our school, in our community and throughout the world.