The Parable of the Mustard Seed
We have likened ourselves to this parable, how when the children start school they are small, like a grain of mustard seed, yet under the blanket of a good Christian upbringing, the children grow and flourish into the great achievers that they become.
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; which indeed is smaller than all seeds. But when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in its branches.”
Our Christian Vision
Every member of the Adisham CE Primary community is nurtured and enabled to flourish emotionally, spiritually and academically through our enriching curriculum. We are committed to ensuring our children are treated with the compassion and respect they deserve. As children of God, each child is as individual as a mustard seed and they are encouraged grow to their full potential and to live life in all its fullness.
From little seeds great and wonderful things grow and flourish.
Christian Values
Although there are many Christian Values we have chosen four which we have placed a strong emphasis on to help create and sustain the Christian ethos of our school. These values are Respect, Truth, Compassion and Friendship. The pupils learn to link these values to the parables of Jesus.
SIAMS
“Pupils speak about enjoying their learning in school, and their comments reflect the vision’s aim that the environment is exciting. Expectations across the curriculum are consistent and aspirational.”
“The school’s values, which are embedded and well known to all stakeholders, underpin behaviour and attitudes in positive ways. Pupils talk about how the values help them to co-operate with others, including at times when they make mistakes, both in their learning and in their dealings with others.”
“Relationships at all levels are characterised by respect and friendship. For parents and for staff, there is an open door policy offered by school leaders. This means that they are confident that their worries and their views are taken into account. The views of pupils are taken into consideration and acted upon across all areas of school life.”
“Collective worship is carefully planned and contributes to the wellbeing of pupils as described in the vision statement. There is time and space for sung worship, prayer and reflection, encouraging active participation by all. It is focussed on the person and teaching of Jesus and is usually related in practical ways to the values of the school.”
-SIAMS 2019
Adisham Church of England Primary School is a Good Church school. This was the finding under the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS). Our school was inspected in November 2019.
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Holy Innocents
Our local Church is Holy Innocents in Adisham. We visit frequently and you will often find Revd Stefan Thomas delivering our collective worship!
Click on the following link to find out more information about Churches in and surrounding Adisham.
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Religious Educaiton
At Adisham, we follow the schemes of work for Church schools in the Diocese of Canterbury. You can find an overview of the scheme of work for all years below.
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Collective Worship
At Adisham we celebrate our Christian faith with acts of worship on a daily basis.
We work with the local vicar, Reverend Thomas and other church members, to plan and deliver acts of worship that are invitational, reflective and engaging. There is plenty of flexibility in the provision of collective worship to enable all pupils to benefit without compromising their beliefs. Collective worship gives pupils and school staff the opportunity to:
- Engage in an act of community.
- Express praise and thanksgiving to God.
- Be still and reflect.
- Explore the big questions of life and respond to national events.
- Foster respect and deepen spiritual awareness.
- Reflect on the character of God and on the teachings of Christ.
- Affirm the school’s Christian values and attitudes.
- Share each other’s joys and challenges.
- Celebrate special times in the Christian calendar.