Oliver Tomkins Primary School

Mission Statement

Oliver Tomkins School, as part of the Diocese of Bristol, will seek to fulfil the aim of providing educational excellence within a Christian context.  It recognises the importance of the community it serves, and seeks to build relationships based on trust and respect.

It will aim to be a place of openness, acceptance and affirmation, where each individual involved in the life of the school is recognised as a unique and valuable part of God’s creation.

It will strive to be a place where Christian priorities and values inform every subject in the curriculum and are reflected in the day to day life of the school.

It will seek to be a school where Religious Education and Christian worship are conducted relevantly and meaningfully; where Christianity is taught as being true.

Aims of Oliver Tomkins CE VA School

• To provide a stimulating environment in which children are given the opportunity to develop fully their spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social potential.  To create a framework of love, security, trust and respect which comes from a school community committed to Christian teaching
• To enable children to acquire knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to an ever-changing world
• To value achievement and aspiration, recognising success at each level of development
• To promote a love of learning and an enquiring mind
• To give each child a sense of their own worth and a respect for others, enabling them to live together in society
• To establish a safe and fun learning environment of which children, staff and parents can be proud
• To encourage a strong partnership between the school, parents, governors, churches and the local community