Faith in Our Future

Matthew 17:20 – Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there.’ And it will moved. Nothing would be impossible.

Our life together at Bidborough Church of England Primary School is rooted in Christ’s words describing how a little faith can make all things possible. With the values of love, hope, forgiveness, courage and koinonia, modelled by Jesus, underpinning all that we do, we seek to prepare all to step out into the world reflecting God’s love for one another. With ‘Faith in Our Future’ we encourage all to:

 Grow confidently, as a responsible, life-long learner

Achieve highly, not only in academic areas but in their own personal goals

  Contribute successfully, as a member of the wider community.

 Enjoy life, feeling prepared for every stage of life's journey

St. Lawrence Church

Ever since Reverend Bisgby, in the 1850’s, persuaded Sir Charles Hardinge to give some land for the building of the school, the church and school in Bidborough have remained closely linked.

There are still folk living in the village who remember spending all their schooldays in the one school room (where Reception Class meets during the week).

Many families are represented in both the school and the church, and it is a delight that we are able to welcome one another in these two key places in the community. As a church we use the school for Sunday-school groups and other occasional events

Church members seek to support the school in a number of ways. Amanda Harris and Stephen Hills are Foundation Governors. Stephen, and sometimes other clergy in the parish take weekly acts of worship in the school and various church members help out during the week. Occasional prayer meetings are held in the school to which staff and parents are invited.

The school’s motto ‘Faith in our Future’ reflects the desire that children grow in confidence in themselves and their place in the wider world, and also that they have a good understanding of the Christian faith, which is embedded in the foundational ethos of the school. For those who choose to embrace that faith in their own lives, there are always opportunities within the church-school life for worship, fellowship and learning.

Stephen Hills

Links

You can read more about how our Christian character is reflected in our school in Our 2017 SIAMS inspection report.

Our school is part of the Diocese of Rochester.  You can find more information here.