VISION
Our vision is: Together in Faith, we love, grow and learn. 

We aim to provide an aspirational and inclusive education which empowers everybody to develop and recognise their unique, God-given potential. Our Christian values are the building blocks through which we develop our ability to express love, grow spiritually and learn to become wise individuals. We are all like mustards seeds; nurtured to grow so that we may live joyful, meaningful lives. No matter our starting points in our journeys, we flourish together as a diverse community, so that our example serves the world we live in.

Our vision is based on the parable of the mustard seed;

“…like a mustard seed, which someone took and planted in the field; it is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.” Matthew ch13 v31

VALUES

Our values are: 

• Kindness
• Confidence
• Resilience
• Hope
• Curiosity 
• Respect

At Heene School, we always put kindness first. We think this is a great rule for life. 

These are the six values that we, the staff and Governors, want to help your child develop during their time at our school. All our learning is linked to these values in some way.

ETHOS
The ethos statement below comes from our Instrument of Government (the school’s constitution) and is commonly used for Church of England schools:

“Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.

The school aims to serve its community by providing education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers its pupils.”

 

Kindness

“Be kind and compassionate to one another.” — Ephesians 4:32

Anglican link:

Kindness is seen as a fruit of the Spirit and a sign of Christian discipleship. Anglican worship and teaching also encourage believers to show God’s love through every day acts of kindness.

At Heene, we put kindness at the forefront of everything that we do, children and staff alike. We aim for a world of full of kindness which we belief can spread around into the wider community.

“A smile can make somebody's day. When we see someone upset, this can help them stop feeling sad.”

“It’s showing love to others – everybody.“

Respect

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” — Luke 6:31

Anglican link:

Every person is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Respect flows from recognising the God‑given dignity of all people. Anglican teaching is rooted in the call to live as a community of peace and justice.

Children at Heene Primary know that all everybody deserve respect, regardless of how different we all are or may behave. We show respect to all members of our community, both past and present.

“If somebody has different coloured skin, you show respect to them. Everybody in the world.”

“Even when people are mean, you should show respect. Respect overrules evil.”

 

Hope

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” — Hebrews 6:19

Anglican link:

Hope rooted not in wishful thinking but in the promises of God. Our worship repeatedly speaks of hope in Christ through liturgy and prayer.  

Children at Heene Primary School talk about hope for themselves, each other and for their local community.

“Hope means if you want to do something, even if you feel scared, hope helps you to do it. You feel awesome."

"Hope is wishing for something to happen. It motivates you to do something.”

 

Confidence

 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13

Anglican link:
Christian confidence is the trust in God’s presence and calling.
Anglican identity includes confidence in being children of God—created, loved and chosen.

Children at Heene can talk about how a more confident attitude can help them to learn but also be safe.

“Confidence is if you have difficult homework, we say to ourselves, ‘’I can do this’’. I think about how I have grown up and how I can do things now even if it is hard.”

Resilience

“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” — Hebrews 12:1

Anglican link:
Resilience aligns with endurance in faith—a theme found throughout Anglican liturgy. The Anglican tradition celebrates resilience through stories of saints, disciples and ordinary Christians holding onto faith through challenge.

Children at Heene Primary can talk about how resilience is never giving up, even when times can be tough.

“It’s never giving up, even if you get something wrong. An example is when maybe you’ve never done a challenge, you feel resilient inside, so then you can do it.”

Curiosity

“Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.” — Psalm 111:2

Anglican link:
Both traditions value learning, enquiry and discovering God in the world.
The Anglican tradition often speaks of “faith seeking understanding”, encouraging intellectual curiosity.

Children at Heene Primary can talk about how they are curious in their learning but also of the lives of those around them.

“It’s a want to know something. If you are reading a book and a character does something, we ask, ‘’Why did they do that?’’ 

“I’m curious about what happens with life.”