Vision & Values

Ethos and Mission Statement

Ethos and Mission Statement

Holywell Church of England School Vision

 At Holywell, we aspire to nurture a school culture Inspired by Matthew 5:16 where all pupils, staff and members of our community are encourage to “Let their Light Shine”.  We believe that through our positive relationships, together, we work in harmony — children, families, staff, governors, the wider church community and our wider school trust community — to build an outward-facing school where joy radiates through our actions, our words, and our learning. We encourage one another to shine brightly, to support one another when the light feels dim, and to celebrate the wonder of our natural surroundings.

We nurture a school culture rooted in the values of:

• Kindness, where we care for one another and offer friendship freely;
• Honesty, where truth and integrity guide our words and actions;
• Determination, where we strive to be our best, even when learning is challenging;
• Safety, where everyone feels protected, valued, and able to thrive;
• Forgiveness, where we grow through grace, offering and receiving second chances;
• Respect, where every voice is heard, every person is honoured, and diversity is celebrated.

In all we do, we seek to grow as learners, as friends, and as people of faith — shining our light to make the world a brighter place.

 School Motto:

Out school motto is “Let your Light Shine”

“Let Your light shine in front of others. Then they will see the good things you do”

Mathew 5:16

Mission statement:

At Holywell School, our aim is to provide:

• Inspiration to be a shining light in the world    
• Christian values and spirituality that are at the heart of school life and beyond.                                                                                                                          
• An exciting, relevant and equitable curriculum that enables all pupils to flourish                                                                             
• A loving, happy, safe and inclusive environment for all children                                                       · An education that fosters respect and responsibility in a global community
• A education that offers a theologically rooted approach to spiritual development to enable all pupils, staff and the wider community to flourish.

Our 6 School Values are:

Be Kind

Be Respectful

Be Determined

Be Safe

Be Honest

Be Forgiving

At Holywell, we theme our collective worship broadly across half terms to provide an embedded approach to teaching our school values: