St. John’s CE Primary SchoolSt. John’s CE Primary SchoolFriern BarnetFriern Barnet

A one form entry primary school with a nursery 8 classes (3-11years), 262 pupils, 35 staff & 156 families A socially & culturally diverse community with strong

& effective close links with the parish

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‘Faith, Excellence & Enjoyment’

St. John’s is proud to be a Church of England School.

* It’s our belief that Christian values of positive behaviour, self-discipline, honesty, reliability, fairness, love and respect for

God’s world underpins all aspects of school life.

*We aim to prepare our children for life by helping them develop the educational, spiritual and social skills and qualities

needed for a positive future.

*We aim to provide a safe and happy learning environment based upon Christian values.

*We want to enable children to make moral choices based on Christian values, whilst promoting understanding and awareness

towards those of a different culture and religion (from our mission statement)

‘An outstanding church school with a clear Christian vision & ethos’ LDBS Inspection February 2007

Behaviour is excellent – we encourage teamwork, mutual respect, courtesy &

kindness; children therefore feel happy, valued & secure

Children take pride in their work & their achievements are celebrated at every

opportunity

Christian values underpin & enrich the spiritual, moral & social development of all

learners

Pupils know their views are taken seriously

Relationships that exist between all members of the school community are a strength of

the school

‘The Christian foundation of the school permeates all aspects of school life’ and ‘The school, through its distinctive Christian character, is

outstanding is outstanding at meeting the needs of all learners’ LDBS February 2007

‘Celebration - Courtesy & Respect - Happiness and Fellowship’

‘The impact of collective worship on the school community is outstanding’ LDBS February 2007

Collective Worship is carefully planned for the whole school:* A termly plan linked to the Christian calendar*Key stage assemblies linked to Fr. Paul’s Monday themes*Teacher led assemblies, monitored by the RE coordinator*Weekly ‘sharing’ assemblies celebrating achievement in school

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CHRISTIAN AFFIRMATION

‘The effectiveness of religious education is outstanding’ LDBS February 2007

Teaching & LearningTreated as a core subject

Peer mentoring (led by RE subject leader)

Lessons observations: improved outcomes

Work moderation (governor participation)

Learning about other faiths too

Features in Performance Management

Syllabus & PoliciesA new syllabus promoted by the LDBS

CPD led by LDBS inspectorate (LW)

In-house training (twilight & whole day)

External training (P.M. Catholic

Training Certificate)

GB RE Committee – meet frequently

GB RE committee – proactive & keen to

Work in partnership with staffResources

Annual investment in resources

A dedicated section in the library

Artefact boxes

Pupil made resources – prayer books, class

assembly diaries and displays

The Christian ethos is evident throughout the school

While promoting & celebrating Christian faith, pupils learn about other religions too; about their beliefs, festivals & places of worship.

Every year we have an RE Focus week:

Community Links & Community Cohesion‘Service & Humility’

1. School Community & 2. Local Community

Community Links & Community Cohesion‘Friendship’

3. UK community & 4. Global community

In Summary: St. John’s - a Church of England Primary School

As a church school St John’s is centred within the worshipping community of the Church of St John the Evangelist, Friern Barnet. The children are introduced to faith not only as a subject but, more significantly, as an experience and an intricate part of the human search for meaning and personal development.

The school curriculum is taught from a Christian perspective and the children are encouraged to live by Gospel values: love for God and neighbour and respect for self and for all people.

The school amply provides for the means to success and academic excellence, but it also nurtures children in the exciting journey of discovery to find the purpose and potential of humanity.

Harvest Festival, Christmas, Easter

‘A Celebration of Faith’