School Church

Our Church School and Parish Church together form two sides of the same coin - we are here to serve the parish and the children in our care. The welfare and growth of the families who are within the parish and who choose St Nicolas School stand at the heart of our being and it is a privilege to be able to do so. Each of us are unique children of God and our school vision and ethos give life to those virtues in all we do from seeking the highest standards in teaching and learning, in behaviour and attitude, and in effective governance.

The Diocese of Guildford, together with the Rector and PCC appoint the majority of the governors and work to support the life of our families whether they are 'church' families or not. Many of the children take part in our monthly Messy Church as well as our Junior church each Sunday at the Parish Sunday Eucharist. Over the course of the year, the Rector leads weekly Collective Worship, is a known figure around school and available to staff, parents and of course the children as a visible sign of this care and responsibility. We have School services in church on Sundays including Advent, Christingle, Mothering Sunday, Harvest and Easter, as well as weekday school services which mark the beginning and ends of the terms.

The policy of the Church of England in its education work is be both characteristically Christian but also to affirm other faiths to honour the honesty and insights of those who question faith. A church school is a special place for this amongst many other reasons because it can help to make faith and questioning positive and healthy. Whatever their own backgrounds, all our parents typically appreciate that the roots of our school are embodied in Christian values and to which the teachers consciously refer to in all areas of learning and all aspects of school life. Together we are rightly proud of our whole school community and our commitment to excellent care for all our children.

School Vission Statement

Our school community lives life in all its fullness: Through a love of learning, By having a sense of unity, Understanding right and wrong, Being able to persevere through life’s challenges With dignity and respect for ourselves and others And with hope for the future and all that it brings.

Vision Phrase:

“Living life in all its fullness” John 10:10

‘Prayers are said at lunchtime and at home time but children said that “you can say prayers anywhere you like” . One child said that, “it’ s nice to go out onto the field and say a prayer to God to thank him for all of the lovely outside space.”’ (SIAMS 2016)

Our Children