Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils to be confident, happy citizens.

OUR VISION STATEMENT: To create and nurture a secure and caring Christian environment where every child can develop in their own faith and learning journey.

"Go, shine in the world and live as Jesus lived." (Matthew 5: 14-16)

Work Together      Aim High        Shine Bright     

OUR SCHOOL AIMS

Our aims are directed towards preparing each child for life beyond St Matthew’s.  To accomplish this we aspire to:

• Offer an education based upon Christian aims and values;

• Provide a curriculum that is:

  relevant to each child’s experience;

  balanced across a range of experiences that make an equal contribution to the child’s development;

  broad in the range of opportunities and experiences which it provides.

• Ensure equal opportunity for every child to realise his/her maximum potential, spiritually, emotionally, physically, socially, creatively and academically;

• Develop high self-expectations and a delight in achieving, encouraging the acquisition of self-responsibility, confidence and independence in learning within a secure, happy working environment;

• Promote respect for the abilities, skills, feelings and needs of others;

• Prepare each child for the opportunities and responsibilities of adult life, enabling them to make a positive contribution to society.

At Stretton St Matthew's, we enjoy a strong and valued partnership with St Matthew's Church and the wider church community. This close relationship supports the school's Christian vision and helps to nurture pupils spirituality, morally, socially and culturally. 

Our church plays an active role in school life and they support our collective worship by helping pupils to explore Christian values, bible stories and reflection in meaningful ways. 

The church calendar shapes much of our worship, with services held at times including Harvest, Christmas, Easter and end of year celebrations, so strengthening pupils' understanding of the Christian year. 

Pupils benefit from visits to the church, where they learn about its features, symbolism and role in the local community. These visits enhance learning in RE and deepen pupils' understanding of faith in action.

Admissions to Church Schools

If you are planning to apply for a place at a Church School for your child, and it would be helpful to have evidence that you are a regular church worshipper, there will be a sign-up sheet available at St Matthew's each Sunday for you to record your attendance. At St Cross, please speak with the warden on duty.

Thanks, 

The Revd Alan Jewell

Vicar, St Matthew's, Stretton, and St Cross, Appleton Thorn

The Vicarage, Stretton Road

Stretton,

WARRINGTON

Cheshire

WA4 4NT

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01925 730276