Our Christian Values
Proverbs 22:6
“Teach children how they should live and they will remember it all their life”.
Collective Worship Co-ordinator – Miss Sarah Beckett
Collective Worship Governor – Rita Owen
Foundation Governor – Ian Freeman
Our vision is to nurture every person’s unique God-given potential by teaching them how to live with respect, compassion, and integrity, so that the values they learn today will guide them for a lifetime. Our children will strive to be the best they can be.
‘Through our commitment to Christian values and secure relationships we will nurture, support and empower each other.’
Every child at our school is valued and encouraged. We recognise that all children have potential and do our best to provide a caring, supportive environment in which they can flourish.
We are a church school – what does that mean?
As a church school, St Botolph’s aims to develop its religious character by taking into account the principles of the Church of England and promoting Christian Values through the experiences that we offer to all our pupils.
Our Christian Values
Our school values are rooted in the teachings of the Bible and shape everything we do. At St Botolph’s, we seek to live out the following Christian values in our words, actions, and relationships.
Compassion – ‘Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.’ Ephesians 4:32
Friendship – ‘A friend loves at all times.’ Proverbs 17:17
Truthfulness – ‘The truth will set you free.’ John 8:32
Thankfulness – ‘No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.’ Thessalonians 5:18
Perseverance – ‘I can do all things through him who strengthens me.’ Phillipians 4:13
Respect – ‘Do to others what you would have them do to you.’ Matthew 7:12
For some ideas about supporting these Christian Values at home, please see the links at the bottom of the page.
Our Acts of Collective Worship
Collective worship lies at the heart of daily life at St Botolph’s. It provides a sacred space for our school community to pause, reflect, and grow together in faith. Rooted in Christian teaching and values, our acts of worship deepen our understanding and offer meaningful moments to explore themes such as compassion, respect, and perseverance. Worship strengthens our sense of belonging and inclusivity, nurturing a culture where every voice is valued and every person is cared for. Through these shared experiences, we make a profound contribution to the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of all present.
We regularly have Worships led by members of the Sleaford Clergy as well as Sleaford Churches Together who lead ‘Open the Book’ sessions.
At St Botolph’s we work in partnership with St Botolph’s Church and our church link Rita.
Every Friday, our whole school gathers for a Celebration Assembly—a joyful time to recognise and honour the achievements of our children. Three pupils from each class are awarded certificates: a Headteacher’s Award for exceptional learning, a Christian Values Award for someone who has gone ‘above and beyond’ in living out our school values, and a Reading or Maths Award to celebrate progress and enthusiasm in these core areas.
Each year, we celebrate key moments in the Christian calendar with special services for Harvest, Christingle, Christmas, Easter, and our Year 6 Leavers. These meaningful occasions are led by the children, with valued support and input from our local church, creating a strong sense of faith, community, and shared celebration.
Christian Values Awards
Each week, as part of our Friday Celebration Assembly, we hand out a Christian Values Award. School staff choose children from each class who have really ‘lived out’ a particular Christian Value that week. Well done to all of the children – you make us so proud!
Supporting Christian Values at Home
