Headteacher's Welcome
On behalf of the Governing Body, the staff and all of the children at Hill Top C of E Primary School and Nursery, welcome to our website.
Our Vision:
At Hill Top CE Primary and Nursery School, our vision ‘Learning to LOVE, loving to LEARN and aspiring to SERVE’, is rooted in the theology of the Church of England Vision for Education and the teachings and of Jesus Christ, which enables our children to become global citizens and inspiring change-makers.
At Hill Top we believe changed thinking leads to changed behaviour and a changed world. Change-makers bring people and communities and together, they solve problems and create impact. This is what we want for all our children.
We firmly believe love comes first. It is the foundation of who we are and all we do.
We teach children to love first; 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' Mark 12:31 and to show love in their words and in their actions, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
We value and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual made in the image of God, and challenge social injustice, as advocates for those without a voice. We show children how to forgive and how to reconcile.
‘Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you.’ Ephesians 4:32
We aim to inspire children to learn with joy, curiosity and enthusiasm, and to strive for excellence in all they do.
We develop children’s wisdom, knowledge and skills – inspiring a love of learning that goes beyond knowing facts and being able to carry out tasks, to developing independence and resourcefulness so that children know what to do when they don’t know what to do.
We develop character virtues that take children beyond the school gates into an imagined future and help them to make good and wise choices when faced with tough situations.
We promote the value of community and living well together, recognising the interconnectedness of all life and the importance of belonging, relationships and stewardship.
We aim for children to become inspiring change-makers, who use their learning to serve others and make a positive difference in the world.
We aim to instil in children a sense of hope and aspiration, for a healthy and happy future. We help them to develop the resilience to cope when things and people go wrong; and the ability to repent, forgive and reconcile, showing compassion, grace and generosity.
We aim for children to develop virtues of good character such as respect, wisdom, courage and compassion so that they become socially aware and responsible global citizens who aspire to serve others as courageous advocates, making a positive difference in the world.
In ‘living out’ our vision through our curriculum, the children of Hill Top will develop the academic skills and intellectual habits to flourish as individuals, who are equipped to live ‘life in all its fullness’ John 10:10.
Our Christian Values support our vision to help each other to learn and to love through Hope, Compassion, Perseverance and Endurance, Service, Generosity, Peace and Community which are central to all aspects of our school life.
Hill Top is an adventure for the mind and a home for the heart where everyone is
encouraged to ‘Catch the Spirit’
We are very proud of our school community and all of our achievements, and we continually strive to improve even further. Please use the links to explore our website and discover why we think Hill Top is so special.
Mrs. Julie Ball
Headteacher
