What will my child's spirituality journey look like whilst at Swanmore Primary?

 

From EYFS to the end of Year 6 your child will explore their spirituality through activities, visits, and opportunities to help them to foster empathy, kindness, and a sense of wonder about people and places around the school, our village, and the wider world.  Children will be encouraged to think about questions such as 'Who am I?  Where do I fit in?  Why am I here?' in our daily Worship time.   

 

The children can consider where they see God in the world in any given moment, and when, where, and how they may be with God during the school day and beyond.  Our school Christian values of honesty, love, and respect underpin spirituality the children will encounter.  A deeper sense of self reflection will enable children to enjoy and be curious when learning about themselves and others in God's world.  

 

Outside visitors, such as members of the Methodist Church for Open The Book, or the Reverand at St Barnabas taking Key Stage 2's WOW  (Worship On Wednesday) sessions enhance the children's spirituality through awe and wonder.  

 

Each class has a Worship Council member who helps to run our whole school Prayer Pod, each class's prayer table, and create in class worship activities for their peers.  Many of the exciting and engaging spirituality opportunities are shared on our website (please look at 'Thought for the week' tabs) where you can see the many different ways the children, staff, and the community of Swanmore village help to engage and develop spirituality.  

 

Above all, spirituality at Swanmore Primary allows us all for a moment of stillness and reflection in our very busy and exciting lives!