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Christian Life and Ethos

 

Living life in all its fullness

Our Christian vision shapes the way we learn, care, lead and serve across Trinity.

Trinity Church of England School is proudly rooted in its Christian foundation. Across Primary and Secondary, our vision shapes our relationships, our expectations and the opportunities we create for every pupil.

“I have come that you may have life in all its fullness.”
John 10:10

For us, life in all its fullness means helping every pupil grow academically, socially, spiritually and personally. We want pupils to learn well, build strong relationships, discover their gifts, serve others and develop the confidence and character they need for the future.

A Church of England school for all: Trinity is confidently Christian and warmly inclusive, welcoming pupils, families and staff from all faiths and none.

Learning, loving, living

Our three core values bring our Christian vision to life.

Learning

We believe every pupil has gifts and talents to develop. We encourage curiosity, effort, high expectations and a love of learning, helping pupils build knowledge, think deeply and grow in confidence.

Loving

We want Trinity to be a community where people are known, included and cared for. Strong relationships, kindness and respect help every member of our Trinity family feel that they belong.

Living

We encourage pupils to use what they learn to make a positive difference. Through service, leadership, character development and community life, pupils are helped to act with kindness, responsibility and courage.

Christian life at Trinity

Our Christian vision is lived through worship, relationships, learning, service and care for one another. Explore the sections below to find out more.

Worship, prayer and reflection

Collective worship is an important part of school life at Trinity. It gives pupils and staff time to pause, reflect, listen, pray and consider how our values are lived out in everyday life.

Worship explores themes including hope, forgiveness, courage, justice, gratitude, service and belonging. It also gives our community shared moments to celebrate, remember and reflect together.

Prayer and reflection spaces provide opportunities for pupils and staff to pause, think or pray during the school day. Our inclusive approach recognises the different faith backgrounds and worldviews within the Trinity community.

Chaplaincy and pastoral support

Our chaplaincy work offers spiritual and pastoral support to the Trinity family. Pupils and staff can access opportunities for reflection, prayer, conversation and support.

This forms part of our wider care for the whole person. We want pupils to know that their development matters academically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

Spiritual development

Spiritual development is part of every pupil’s growth, whether or not they have a religious faith. At Trinity, pupils are encouraged to explore questions of meaning, purpose, belonging, hope and their place in the world.

Opportunities for reflection can arise through worship, lessons, art, music, nature, discussion, silence, service, relationships and moments of challenge or joy.

Faith in action

Our Christian vision is not simply something we talk about. It is something we seek to live.

Faith in action can be seen through service, charity work, community outreach, worship leadership and social action. These experiences encourage pupils to think about justice, compassion and responsibility.

Pupil Faith Team

Pupils have opportunities to take an active role in the Christian life of Trinity through the Pupil Faith Team, supporting worship, outreach, charity work and courageous advocacy.

Church and community partnerships

Our relationships with local churches, parish partners and community organisations support worship, chaplaincy, seasonal celebrations, outreach and opportunities for pupils to connect faith with service.

Character and courageous advocacy

Our Christian ethos supports pupils to develop character and consider the contribution they can make to the world around them.

Pupils are encouraged to show kindness, courage, responsibility, honesty, resilience and respect. Through courageous advocacy, they are encouraged to consider what is right, understand how their choices affect others and respond thoughtfully where they see need or injustice.

Religious Education and the curriculum

Religious Education helps pupils explore Christianity, other world faiths and worldviews, alongside questions of belief, philosophy, ethics and meaning.

As a Church of England school, pupils develop their understanding of Christianity while learning respectfully about different faiths and perspectives. Across the wider curriculum, pupils are encouraged to consider dignity, justice, community, responsibility, diversity and the common good.

SIAMS

As a Church of England school, Trinity is inspected through SIAMS, the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools.

SIAMS considers how the school’s Christian vision shapes the life of the school and supports pupils and adults to flourish.

A lived ethos

Christian life at Trinity is not contained within one lesson, one act of worship or one part of the school day. It is reflected in our relationships, welcome, service, high expectations, pastoral care and inclusion.

From Reception to Year 11, our aim is for pupils to grow in knowledge, confidence, character and compassion within a community where they are known, valued and encouraged to live life in all its fullness.

Explore Trinity

Primary

Leahurst Road,
London,
SE13 5HZ

Secondary

Taunton Road, Lee,
London,
SE12 8PD