Ethos & Aims

SLCJS offers a secure, supportive, caring environment, based on traditional Christian values, in which children are given every opportunity to fulfil their potential. Academic expectations are high, but realistic and open-minded, and a dedicated team of teachers puts children first and seeks to find something special in everyone.

Our school aims develop naturally from our mission statement. We aim to make a real difference in every child’s life by:

D eveloping intellectual curiosity, providing a broad and stimulating learning experience through which children will ask questions and discover answers.

I nstilling personal confidence and teaching children to appreciate that success is borne of hard work, co-operation and ‘fair play’.

F orging strong partnerships, working closely with parents, keeping them well-informed and involving them in their children’s education.

F inding hidden gifts and raising self-esteem, so that each child is encouraged to develop a love of learning.

E nabling pupils to think for themselves, to gain independence and to take increasing responsibility for their own learning.

R aising pupils’ performance, developing their skills, knowledge and understanding so that they may succeed to the very best of their ability.

E nriching the learning experience by providing opportunities for participation in a wide and varied programme of co-curricular activities.

N urturing Christian values and encouraging children to develop a real sense of spirituality.

C elebrating creativity and individuality, helping children to express themselves effectively and communicate convincingly.

E ncouraging a sense of service so that each child shows respect and compassion towards others, both within the school and in the wider community.