The Ethos
The core Christian values and concepts which determine acceptable behaviour, attitudes and organisation are summarised in the biblical quotation - “To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8)
These Christian values are echoed in the characteristics of many faiths. These are specifically:
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Values intrinsic in the Christian gospel and faith including: love, tolerence, humility, forgiveness, justice, reconciliation, hope, service, spirituality, church |
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Values which are important in the general life of the Academy including: excellence (individual and collective), aspiration, achievement, inclusion, stewardship, sustainability, welcome, openess, community, confidence; |
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Achieving a balance between humility and the building of self-confidence and self-esteem; |
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Development of the ‘whole person’ within the ‘whole community’. |
Staff working at the Academy will uphold all these values and support the development of young people of all faiths and none, to understand the concepts and to achieve these personal characteristics.
The Christian ethos would be demonstrated by things such as:
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Worship and prayer in general conversation; |
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Christian symbols and emblems; |
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Deep environmental awareness; |
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Presence and activity from the local churches; |
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Presence and activity from the local churches; |
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