Christian Distinctiveness
"COURAGE, COMPASSION, CREATIVITY"
Although a small school, Bosbury has a BIG impact. Our wish that children flourish creatively, leaving the school equipped for lifelong learning with rich and happy memories. That they have the courage to challenge and ask big questions, develop compassion, have a sense of their own spirituality and strive for their best and the best for their community.
This vision is rooted in the parable of the mustard seed:
‘The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest. Matthew 13:31-32
As in the Mustard Seed parable we have a positive impact in the community and beyond. Just as the birds nest in the tree in the parable we have many community members who are supported by the school. The children can articulate many ways in which they have an impact on the wider world. This is explained to parents when they come to visit our school.
The fact that the school is oversubscribed demonstrates that this is something that families value. It is important to us that we must avoid diminishing the dignity of any individual child, family or colleague to a stereotype or problem. We strive to ensure the growth of every member of our community.
Spirituality is the heartbeat of our school. It is how we understand ourselves, how we wonder about beauty in nature, the universe and beyond: having confidence and compassion to challenge ourselves and others in the pursuit of justice. We ask ‘Big Questions’ about our local and global community. Our core Christian values, COURAGE, COMPASSION and CREATIVITY, encourage us to be brave, flourish in what we do and empower the whole school community to be the best that they can be.
The Church of England is committed to an education that enables people to live life in all its fullness and fulfils the words of Jesus in John 10:10 –
“I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10
All Church of England dioceses and the Methodist Church use the Church of England Education Office's framework for the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS)
Our last SIAMS inspection was carried out on April 27th 2023. We were graded as 'EXCELLENT'.
⇐ Read our last SIAMS Inspection report here
Ethos CouncilThe Ethos Council at Bosbury plays an extremely important role. It works as a moral and spiritual compass, guiding the children, staff and school in the right direction. They make decisions that will help us build the holistic needs of the school, while working on a day-to-day basis to help support the people around them both in school and in the wider community.
⇒ Click the picture above to find out more about the Ethos Council and their brilliant work in school
Collective Worship
All children and members of staff are invited to join together and worship every day. Collective Worship takes many forms, and throughout the week our children may experience a visit from Rev Mandy, Rev Dr David Gifford, the Open the Book team, outdoor services with just their Key Stage, child-led worship, a celebration of achievements, and a true Bosbury singing worship which raises the roof. Once a term, we have Collective Worship over at Holy Trinity Church Bosbury.
Open the Book
Every Thursday morning, we welcome several lovely members of our church into school for our hugely enjoyable and inspiring Open the Book assemblies, where Nicky, our school Chair of Governors David and their team (with the help of some special guest stars in the form of our very own pupils!) retell a story from the Bible.
⇒ Click the picture to find out more about our Open the Book assemblies
Courageous Advocacy
Courageous Advocacy is a term used to describe a determined effort to help improve the lives of others, or to protect, enhance or preserve the environment for future generations. To this end, we recognise those pupils who have gone above and beyond to care both for other people and our precious world as a whole with our special Courageous Advocacy Award.
⇐ Click the picture to find out more about Courageous Advocacy at Bosbury
Holy Trinity Church Bosbury Our beautiful 12th century Anglican church, which we are lucky to have situated right across the road from our school is central to life in Bosbury. The school works closely with the local Diocese, with the Reverend Dr. David Gifford also being one of our Foundation Governors. This beautiful building hosts our annual Harvest, Christingle and Easter services, the FOBS Christmas Fair, as well as termly special Collective Worship assemblies. ⇑ Click the picture to find out more about Holy Trinity at Bosbury