Our Church School
Christian Distinctiveness
Whole School Vision statement
To be a vibrant learning community aspiring to celebrate God's love in order to flourish in the joy and hope of 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10)
Values
Living, learning, laughing in God's love 
Belonging to our church community
At Walton Primary we regularly visit St Laurence Church, which is located a short walk from the school. We hold some celebrations within the church, such as the Nativity and Harvest. We also use the church when teaching elements of Christianity in RE, such as weddings, baptisms and holy buildings.
Our vicar, Reverend Derek, regularly visits us in school and enjoys leading assemblies for us. He is supported by Reverend Bill.
Collective worship
Walton on Trent CE(C) Primary and Nursery School complies with legal requirements by providing a daily act of Collective Worship for all pupils on the school roll, unless they have been withdrawn by their parent(s) 'on grounds of conscience'. Teachers also have the right not to attend or lead an act of Collective Worship 'on grounds of conscience'.
Collective Worship - Character and British Values
The majority of our acts of Collective Worship are 'wholly or mainly of a broadly Christian character' whilst recognising the religious, spiritual, moral, social and cultural insights provided by other principal religions and life-stances represented in Derbyshire and in Great Britain. For further information on the relationship between our school and British Values, please see the schools British Values statement. In addition, Collective Worship at our school is one of a number of means that the school uses to support the children's understanding and engagement of their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Where can Collective Worship take place?
Collective Worship can take place anywhere appropriate, such as within the classroom, the school hall or the schools outside areas. It can be a single class, a year group, a Key Stage or the whole school community. We vary this over the week although the majority of our assemblies are for the whole school.
Collective Worship at our school may include:
- Readings from the Bible
- Stories
- Singing
- Media Clips
- Prayer
- Reflection time
- Drama
- Art
- Artefacts
Parents can withdraw their children from Collective Worship
Parents have the right to withdraw their child from the daily act of Collective Worship without giving a reason for doing so. At Walton we are able to recognise this wish and ensure a duty of care for any pupils withdrawn from Collective Worship.
Procedures for Collective Worship and RE
Spirituality
Spiritual development is a key part of our enhanced curriculum and dovetails through all aspects of school life. All stakeholders have a shared understanding of what spirituality means to us here at Walton. From stakeholder views we were able to create a 'Spirituality Statement' as well as our motto: