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Vision and Values
Vision
Building a Hopeful Future through Kindness, Learning and Trust
At Kirkby la Thorpe, we strive to ensure that each person is empowered to flourish and contribute positively to society. We seek to equip our pupils with the knowledge, skills and qualities necessary to navigate the complexities of our world, rooting this in Christian love.
We are inspired by the life of St Thomas in all that we do so that we can:
Be Positive and Active Citizens: We strive for our pupils to communicate clearly, embracing tolerance and respect for the diverse beliefs and aspirations of others.
Be Curious and Independent Members of Society: We encourage curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, instilling a longing for justice and an empathy for those in need.
Have Confidence and Perseverance: Through trusting each other, we empower everyone to embrace challenges with confidence and perseverance, striving to achieve their full potential in all aspects of life so that they can be the best that they can be.
Have the Courage to Respectfully Challenge: We foster an environment where respectful dialogue and critical thinking are encouraged, empowering pupils to voice their opinions with courage and integrity so they can build a better future.
Know their heritage: We cultivate an appreciation for both local and national heritage, helping pupils understand their roots and identity within the broader context of history so that they have a sense of where they are from.
Values
We are on this journey together and our Christian values of Kindness, Learning and Trust support us as we travel.
St Thomas St Thomas was one of Jesus’ disciples. He encouraged others to follow Jesus on his journey (John 11.16), showing confidence and trust. He also has the courage to challenge his friends when they tell him that Jesus has resurrected from the dead; he does not take their words on face value, but asks questions with curiosity (John 20.24-29). Thomas was an important member of the early church, taking Jesus’ good news for a hopeful future to people around the world. According to traditional accounts he travelled to India, building Christian communities across the region. This is a journey that would have required great perseverance. This matters to us because we consider the ancient global heritage of the Christian faith to be an important part of our own identity as a church school. St Thomas inspires us to learn from past and current events to build a more hopeful future.
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