Vision
The Forest Family Vision Statement
Hand in Hand with God we love, learn and achieve
JTMAT: We believe in the power of education to improve lives – and the world’
Scripture
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
1 John 4:12 (NIV)
Values
Galatians 5:22-23 Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Vision Statement
Our vibrant church schools inspire confident, enthusiastic, high achieving, lifelong learners within a loving Christian community so that all may fulfil their God given potential.
Who are we?
Educating for personal development
- We nurture a culture of physical and mental health and wellbeing to enable a state of openness, happiness and contentment.
- We offer an inclusive, compassionate and supportive ethos where we celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of every individual and ensure that all may flourish and have an abundant life.
- We foster and nurture children’s understanding of their own identity, and positive self-worth and esteem where they know their strengths and have the knowledge, skills and confidence to take their next steps in learning and life.
- We have the highest expectations of behaviour where children learn choices in a supportive and safe environment.
- Children cope wisely when things go wrong through conflict resolution, forgiveness, love and reconciliation.
How do we learn?
Educating for wisdom, knowledge and skills
- We maintain the highest expectations of achievement through crafting a bespoke, vibrant curriculum, opening horizons and creating a culture and environment which motivates each individual to be the very best that they can be.
- We enable confidence and delight in seeking wisdom and knowledge, and develop talents in all areas of life.
- We inspire a generation of independent lifelong learners who take pride in and celebrate their achievements taking ownership of their learning.
- We develop positive learning attitudes through our RESPECT approach. To have:
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Resilience |
Empathy |
Self-Aware |
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Determination, self-control, Integrity, persistence, courage, diligence, perseverance, tenacity and the confidence to take risks. |
Love, fairness, compassion, forgiveness, kindness, courtesy, peace, gentleness and selflessness. |
Self-confidence; |
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Passion |
Excellence |
Communication |
Teamwork |
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Gratitude, motivation, positive attitudes, Inspiration, willpower, hope, |
Creativity, curiosity, an inquiring mind, pride, critical thinking, focus and Innovation. |
Good listening skills, influence, presence, clarity, to give and receive feedback, be reflective, evaluative and have the ability to express opinions well. |
Cooperation, responsibility, care; unity, patience, trust, equality, consideration, to be able to delegate, to be helpful and to make good decisions. |
How do we live?
Educating for community and living well together
- We engender collegiality with a core focus on relationships, listening to, sharing with and learning from each other.
- Our community is built on the basic principle of respect, valuing the preciousness and inherent worth of each person.
- We provide children with the environment to grow spiritually and morally through our curriculum, worship and links with the church to create a tolerant and supportive community built on good relationships and mutual respect.
- We develop children as good citizens, in our local, national and global communities, valuing and respecting human dignity, diversity, engendering tolerance and challenging social injustice.
- We cultivate an awareness of environment and global issues to develop an interest to secure the future of our world.