Core Christian Values
At Parochial our values are friendship, kindness, service and resilience.
The distinctive Christian character of the school is demonstrated in the way we treat one another and in the way the we nurture the character of our children. We feel that, whatever a child’s faith, or even if they have no faith at all, learning to live well with others, to serve their families and communities, and to grow in love and acceptance of others is of benefit to them and everyone around them.
We encourage the development of Christian values by demonstrating them, by familiarising them with models of Christianity both in school and in the wider world through our curriculum and by noticing and praising Christian action when we see it.
Our values are underpinned by our Golden Rule: “Treat others the way that you want to be treated.” (Matthew 7:12) and by our vision and motto: "Let your light before people, that they will see the good things you do, and praise your Father in Heaven." (Matthew 5:16). Both have become part of the language we use with our children and are used as their guide in the choices they make.