Our Christian Distinctiveness
At Stonegate we aim to provide the features of a Distinctive Christian Ethos by:
Developing an inspirational and challenging learning environment which includes:
Links between the gospel of Christ and the daily life of the school;
An atmosphere of encouragement, acceptance and respect;
A sensitivity to individual needs where children's self-esteem and confidence grow and where they feel able to make mistakes without fear of criticism;
Partnerships between adults and children;
Sensitivity towards the beliefs, hopes and fears of parents;
Providing stepping stones to and from the community;
A curriculum that combines academic rigour with fun, learning about all God's creations, sensitivity and prayerfulness.
We aim to offer the pupils the opportunity to:
Reflect on the importance of a system of personal belief;
Recognise the place a Christian faith has in the lives of people;
Develop a sense of wonder, awe, curiosity and mystery;
Understand the difference between right and wrong and the consequences of their actions for themselves and others;
Be creative, questioning and imaginative within a broad Christian framework that recognises the importance of experience, personal values and respect for the beliefs of others;
Recognise, respect and celebrate cultural diversity.