Our Vision
Oliver Tomkins is a school where every child is nurtured and cherished as an individual, precious in God’s sight. Christian values are the bedrock of all that occurs in and around school. The Christian vision of the is crystallised in the agreed vision statement, which reads:
'I have come that they may live life and live it to the full'. John 10:10
This means that we have high aspirations for our community (families, pupils and staff). We want everyone to thrive. The wellness of our community is important to us.
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