For two years post Covid we exclusively used Roots and Fruits to teach children what values were. We focussed on one value per half term. The children learnt what values were, the meaning of the value, how it linked to it bible and other religions and how we could live it out in every day life. 

After going through this education about values in the Autumn term of 2024 we felt it was the right time to choose the values most important to us at Halesowen C of E. On our staff inset in September staff ranked the values. Teacher's then talked to their classes about the values and children ranked them.

Mrs Knowles looked at the rankings from staff and children and came up with the 6 that meant the most to us.

Our new values align with our school motto : We care, we trust, we believe. We share, we enjoy, we achieve.

We care- COMPASSION

We trust- HONESTY

We believe- HOPE

We share- RESPECT

We enjoy-JOY

We achieve- PERSEVERANCE

The feeling or emotion when a person is moved by the suffering or distress of another and by the desire the relieve it.

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God.” (1 John 4.7)

I am only one, but I am one.

I cannot do everything,

But I can do something.

What I can do, I ought to do.

And what I ought to do,

By the grace of God, I will do.

Amen

The feeling of being happy or grateful because of something.

"Always give thanks for everything to God the Father." Ephesians 5.20

Lord

We welcome your spirit to work in our lives,

Let your word take root so that

Your love may grow up ( reach up)

Your joy may spread out ( reach out)

And your peace become deeper in us each day ( reach down)

Amen

A firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

"My God is my strength  in whom I trust." Psalm 18.2

Loving God,

We thank you for Mary’s trust in you.

Help us to trust you,

To lead us and direct us throughout our lives.

Amen

A continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time. 

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4.13 

Lord Jesus,

When I feel worried about facing a new challenge,

help me to persevere.

When the going gets tough,

help me to persevere.

When I feel like giving up,

help me to persevere.

Amen

Fairness is the way people are dealt with. 

"What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Mica 6.8

Lord, Your justice reaches to the heavens,

Your faithfulness into the clouds.

We give you praise for your generous love,

that does not treat us as we deserve,

but gives us more than we could ever hope for.

Amen

The action of helping or doing work for someone. 

“I did not come to be served, but to serve.” Matthew 20.28

Father God,

Give us willing hearts to serve others with joy

and bring them help and comfort.

Give us humility to accept help and service from others

with thankfulness and grace

Amen

The quality of being honest and not telling any lies. 

"Speak the truth in a spirit of love." Ephesians 4.15 

Lord Jesus, light of the world,

Help us to shine as lights,

to be truthful and honest in all we do.

Amen