‘The curriculum and extra-curriculum offers are wonderfully rich, creative and tailored so students’ talents and interests are nurtured, including through vocational subjects. Combined with outstanding pastoral care, students grow into well-rounded young adults, confident in their unique identity.’
SIAMS Inspection (2023)
At Brockington College, we believe every child has a God given, unique identity. Guided by our mission “Learning to Live Life to the Full” (John 10:10), we are committed to the intellectual, creative, social, physical, moral and spiritual flourishing of every learner. Together, students, staff, parents, carers, church and community share the responsibility of realising this vision.
Our eight Christian values of compassion, forgiveness, justice, koinonia, learning, perseverance, respect and wisdom shape all aspects of school life. They call us to be a caring, outward looking community in which every member is supported, challenged and inspired to grow. Through worship, reflection and daily practice, we deepen our understanding of our place in God’s world and our responsibility to care for others and for creation.
We want every student at Brockington to:
Our curriculum is broad, balanced and aspirational. Enrichment opportunities, from sport, performance and community service to local, national and international visits, help bring learning to life. In all of this, our vision is simple: that every child may learn to live life to the full, achieving their potential and living well together in dignity, hope and love.
Compassion is about putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and experiencing what they experience. This leads to a desire to act to do something. Compassion requires an act of imagination and humility to share in the lives of others.
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:36)
Forgiveness is fundamental in a Christian school. Forgiveness is at the heart of everything we do and it is our aim to keep on forgiving without limit. Forgiveness requires both an acceptance and acknowledgement of what has gone wrong and a genuine desire not to do it again.
“Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
Justice is multi-faceted. It is about giving all people what is right and fair for them to have, such as freedom and dignity. It is about acting out of a concern for what is right and therefore holding people to account. Justice is about creating a community that knows everyone’s wellbeing is bound up with that of everyone else, and is not just about a culture which encourages everyone to insist on their own rights at the expense of others.
Koinonia can often be translated as ‘fellowship’ or ‘partnership’. Koinonia expresses the quality of the relationships within a Christian community which are like those of a family. Central to any family is interdependence. Everyone is needed and valued and important to the whole group. Each member of the family shares the joys and sufferings of the others and everyone depends upon everyone else.
“So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Learning is at the centre of our school motto and encompasses all of the other school values. It is about being taught, being able to discover and understand. By modelling, teaching and discussing each of the school values, we are enabling ourselves and our students to achieve our vision of ‘learning to live life to the full’.
“Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.” (Proverbs 18:15)
Perseverance is linked to patience and suffering. Perseverance is about developing and building your character by dealing with a range of situations positively and never giving up. It is linked to self-control and a recognition that life is sometimes difficult and painful and it is important not to give up. Perseverance is only possible when there is hope and hope is based on love and faithfulness.
“Never get tired of doing good.” (2 Thessalonians 3:13)
Respect is central to an effective, democratic society in which the views of all are heard and respected, even if different from our own. By treating all members of our school community with dignity, respect and value we model the example that Jesus gave us as he lived his life on earth meeting thousands of people.
“Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God’s emissaries for keeping order… Treat everyone you meet with dignity.” (1 Peter 2:17)
Wisdom is insight into the way life works – a proper understanding of the consequences of our thoughts words and actions. Wisdom is discernment gained through life experience. The opposite of wisdom is foolishness, which is a wrong understanding of life. Foolishness is a lack of recognition of the true value of things and leads to people putting their trust in the wrong things.
“Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:6-7)
Central to all that we do at Brockington College is our Christian collective worship, which is expressed each day through our time of spiritual reflection. By pausing to reflect on our lives and learning in the light of the Christian faith, the example of Jesus, and our school values, we are encouraged to grow in wisdom, compassion and hope.
This daily practice helps us to understand more deeply our place in the world and to look beyond ourselves. It nurtures a spirit of community (Koinonia), reminding us that we are called to care for one another and for the wider creation, and to use our gifts in the service of others.
