At Great Marsden St John's we are grounded in faith. Our community, curriculum and beliefs are reflective of this. At Great Marsden St John's, our school's Mission Statement is bespoke and reflects the views and beliefs of our whole school community. A vote was held amongst all staff members to decide on a vision and mission that we felt best reflected the school's goals, beliefs and overall ethos.
Our scripture that we are anchored by and allow our goals and missions to flow from is as follows:
We ask that Christ will live in our hearts through faith, making us rooted and grounded in LOVE.
Ephesians 3:17
From this scripture flows the beliefs and goals our school strives to achieve.
"Our Vision is to be empowered by God's love. We uphold a culture where everyone is encouraged and supported to reach their full potential."
Our mission is to be rooted in God's love and inspiring all to aim high.
Finally our Christian Value is LOVE;
Loving God,
Loving Others,
Loving Ourselves,
Loving Learning,
Loving Life.
The aims and beliefs of Great Marsden sit comfortably alongside those of the Cidari Trust as well as the other academies within this trust. Our mission and vision both complements those of the multi academy trust while also being unique to our academy.
Please find below the mission and vision of the Cidari MAT.
The scripture that Cidari is anchored by is:
"Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind,"
Philippians 2:2
The mission of Cidari;
Inspired by our Christian Faith, our trust is dedicated to nurturing a community that upholds the values of faith, family and excellence. We recognise and celebrate the unique identities, diversity and strengths of each school within our trust, creating an environment for every learner to thrive and flourish.
Cidari was founded on three core beliefs. These beliefs are Faith, Family and Excellence.
Faith:
Rooted in our Chrisitan beliefs, and celebrating the diversity of our communities, we strive to foster a deep sense of faith and spirituality within our schools. Through prayer, worship, and reflection, we seek to nurture a genuine understanding of God's love and grace, guiding our learners to develop a personal relationship with Him.
Family:
We embrace the concept of a supportive and inclusive family, where each member feels valued, respected, and cared for. Our trust fosters strong partnerships between parents, colleagues, and the wider community, recognising that collaborative efforts are essential for the holistic development of our learners.
Excellence:
Our trust sets high standards, encouraging academic achievement, critical thinking, creativity, and personal growth, grounded in a strong sense of faith and belonging. We inspire and equip our students to reach their full potential, preparing them to positively impact their communities and the world.
With faith as our foundation, a sense of family as our guiding principle, and a dedication to excellence, we empower our schools to shape the future leaders of tomorrow. Together, we strive to create a nurturing and empowering environment where learners can flourish academically, spiritually, and personally, guided by the values of faith, family, and excellence.