Christian Values
At Marshfield Church of England Primary School, our Christian values shape how we live, learn and grow together as a school community.
Our values are rooted in our Christian vision of “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). They underpin our relationships, decision-making and approach to learning. Rather than being taught as one-off themes, they are revisited regularly and deepened over time.
A Shared Values Cycle
Our Christian values are explored through a shared cycle across the school year. This cyclical approach reflects our belief that values are something children return to, reflect on and apply in different contexts as they grow.
The school community sits at the heart of this cycle, showing that our values surround, support and shape daily life at Marshfield.
Cycle A
Term 1: Respect (Matthew 7:12), Handshake
Term 2: Generosity (2 Corinthians 9:7), Gift
Term 3: Perseverance (Philippians 4:13), Tortoise
Term 4: Courage (Joshua 1:9), Medal
Term 5: Hope (Psalm 31:24), Rainbow
Term 6: Trust (Psalm 18:2), Padlock
Cycle B
Term 1: Justice (Isaiah 1:17), Scales
Term 2: Compassion (Colossians 3:12), Shoes
Term 3: Wisdom (Luke 6:46–47), Owl
Term 4: Forgiveness (Colossians 3:13), Sunrise
Term 5: Service (Galatians 5:13), Fish
Term 6: Humility (James 4:10), Praying figure
Living Our Values in School
Children encounter and explore our Christian values through collective worship, where values are introduced, revisited and linked to Bible stories and Christian teaching, as well as through classroom discussion and shared reflection. Pupils are also given time to respond personally through Reflection Journals, which provide a quiet, age-appropriate space for them to pause, think deeply and reflect on the values they are exploring.
Living out our values is noticed and celebrated across school life. Each Friday, we gather for our Life in all its Fullness assemblies, rooted in Jesus’ words in John 10:10, where we celebrate how pupils have demonstrated our values through their choices, relationships and actions.
Courageous Advocates
Our Courageous Advocates help pupils see what our values can look like when they are lived out boldly in the world. Through figures such as Sir David Attenborough, Marcus Rashford, Malala Yousafzai, Nelson Mandela and Emmeline Pankhurst, children explore stories of wisdom, service, generosity, courage, hope, forgiveness, justice and perseverance in action. Each class meets an advocate across the year and returns to their story through worship, discussion and reflection, asking how their choices made a difference and what they can learn as they seek life in all its fullness (John 10:10).
Reflection and Growth
Through regular reflection, children are encouraged to consider how a value is lived out, what it looks like in everyday school life, and how it shapes their choices and relationships. Alongside class reflection and written responses in Reflection Journals, pupils are also invited to use our dedicated Reflection Zone. This calm space supports children to pause, wonder and think deeply, using prompts to help them notice what matters, what gives life meaning, and how they can grow.
This approach supports pupils’ spiritual, moral and emotional development, helping them to become thoughtful, compassionate and reflective individuals.
