Nurture, Bloom and Rejoice.
Inspired by the prophet Isaiah’s promise, “It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing” (Isaiah 35:2), we believe that Ducklington CE Primary School is a place where every child is valued as a unique individual with the potential to flourish and bring joy to the world.
Our vision is that the school will be a place where:
- Children bloom – encouraged to develop the courage to explore, to persevere, and to grow in wisdom and skills, so they can achieve their best.
- All rejoice – celebrating achievements together with compassion for one another, finding joy in diversity, and building a community where each individual is valued and respected.
- We nurture – providing a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where the whole child can thrive – academically, spiritually, and emotionally – rooted in compassion and guided by hope.
Our core values have helped us to develop a positive and caring ethos where every individual is valued, respected and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our approach to learning is based in our core values of respect, compassion and courage; these values were agreed by the whole school community. Each core value has a strong Biblical link which we explore with the children through our curriculum and Collective Worship.
Our values are evident and explicit in all that we do; our children are thoughtful, respectful and love learning. Our staff are dedicated and enthusiastic and bring out the best in our children, challenging and encouraging them through our curriculum. Each term we study a new value in depth exploring how the value will impact on our lives and the lives of others. Values are modelled by our staff, discussed by the whole school community, shared with parents and celebrated frequently.
Our Values Cycle 1
Term |
Value |
| Term 1 | Love |
| Term 2 | Cooperation |
| Term 3 | Courage |
| Term 4 | Joy |
| Term 5 | Kindness |
| Term 6 | Self-Control |
Our Values Cycle 2
Term |
Value |
| Term 1 | Respect |
| Term 2 | Forgiveness |
| Term 3 | Perseverance |
| Term 4 | Self-esteem |
| Term 5 | Trust |
| Term 6 | Honesty |