At Gillamoor CE Primary School we come together in a daily act of Collective Worship. We see this as a vital part of school life as it gives us a chance to pause and reflect in the school day. We use this as a time to reflect on our Christian vision.
Through the act of worship, we can nurture our children to be curious, compassionate learners who live our core values of Love, Courage, Forgiveness and Service.
We are lucky to have St. Aidan’s Church in the village, and we use it throughout the year as a space to bring our community together. For more information on St. Aidan’s please follow the following link.
https://www.kirkbymoorsideparish.org.uk/the-parish-of-st-aidans-gillamoor/
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development.
SMSC is evident through all areas of school including within the curriculum, in Religious Education and through extra-curricular experiences.
The core elements are woven into the Gillamoor Day.
Spiritual Development
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Exploring different beliefs and faiths
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Daily Collective Worship
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Encourage awe and wonder about the wider world using resources such as No Outsiders and Picture News
Moral Development
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Teaching right from wrong through a robust behaviour policy
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Focus on our values of love, courage, forgiveness and service.
Social Development
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Provide opportunities for teamwork through OPAL play, residential trips and charity events.
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Develop pupil voice through School Council and Gillamoor Church Team
Cultural Development
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Develop cultural capital through a range of experiences such as music workshops and museum visits
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Develop awareness and understanding of different faith and beliefs through visits to places of worship such as Middlesbrough Mosque
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Embrace traditions by participating in events such as Harvest Festival and Nativity.