Vision

'Learning as we grow. Growing as we learn. Rooted in Jesus.’

We are a small, rural school at the heart of the local community where everyone has a valuable contribution to make to school life.  Our vision is rooted in The Parable of the Sower (Luke 8v4-15).; reflective of the abundance of apple trees and rich farming land framing our school grounds the Parable of the Sower resonates with us.  We believe that each member of our school community is like one of the seeds that has been scattered by the farmer.  For each seed to grow into the healthiest, strongest plant it can be, it needs firm roots, nutrients and sunshine.  At St Margaret’s, we feel privileged to be able to provide the best ‘growing conditions’.  Through strong and purposeful links with parents and the wider community, our children are supported at this school.

We set high academic standards for our pupils and are committed to providing a range of exceptional experiences ‘that go above and beyond’, available to every pupil so that they can flourish.  We aspire to develop self-worth, motivation and resilience in our staff and pupils so that they have all they need to live fulfilled and enriched lives.

Christian Values

St Margaret’s Collier Street is an inclusive school where all are welcomed.  Our Christian values are Friendship, Fairness, Helpfulness and Respect; these values are lived out by all members of our school community.  Staff and pupils understand how our Christian values enrich and affect our daily lives and achievements and demonstrate them through our words and actions.  Pupils follow ‘The Golden 5’ rules which uphold everyone’s right to learn, that we look after our school and care for all of those within it.

Collective Worship 

Religious Education and Collective Worship are central to the life of our school.  Worship strengthens and supports the Christian character of our school, reaffirms our Christian Values and allows time for spiritual reflection and contemplation.  Children take an active part in leading Worship through our Leading Lights group.

Worship reflects many traditions followed by the Church of England and recognises and follows the Church’s liturgical year.  We are committed to provide the most ‘fertile foundations’ for every individual so that they can grow spiritually.  We aspire for our pupils to recognise themselves as global citizens.  Through various fundraising events and links with our partner school in Malawi, our pupils can identify Christianity in action throughout the world and how they can make a difference.