St Mark's Primary School 
Aims, Vision, Ethos and Values
St Mark's Vision Statement
Let Your Light Shine
Our vision statement is taken from the book of Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
St Mark's Mission Statement
AIMS
At St Mark’s we all strive to:
- Spread Christian values in all we think, do and say whilst having regard for other faiths.
- Treat every person equally and make every person feel that they matter.
- Encourage confidence and individuality.
- Make sure everyone feels safe and happy.
- Make learning fun through challenge and team work.
- Help children understand how to improve their learning.
- Work independently or positively with partners or in groups.
OUR VALUES
As a Christian school our core values permeate all aspects of school life. We have high expectations at St Mark's with regards to manners, behaviour, respectfulness and attendance. We actively encourage all members of the school community to share a smile each and every day and to undertake random acts of kindness. All our children at St Mark's feel valued, safe and secure.
Our school values have been reviewed by children, staff, governors and some parents and are as follows:
ETHOS
Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and the Methodist Church and in partnership with the Churches at parish diocesan and circuit level.
The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils.