Why we have Christian values?

Our Christian vision is based on the unconditional love that Jesus showed for us. He loved us enough to sacrifice himself for the forgiveness of our sins. We are showing love to our school community by displaying our Christian values in our lives. We believe these values are how anyone can develop their character and flourish as human beings. Developing a value is the ability to act in a particular way in a specific situation to bring about a positive outcome, it can be thought of as follows:  

Developing a value is:

At St Margaret’s pupils are introduced to (and revisit on a 2-year cycle) 12 Christian values. They experience biblical examples of the values, are encouraged to consider what each value means to them, their families and friends, and how they see the values being demonstrated in the world around them.

Below is a list of our Christian values for 2024-2025:

Christian values for 2025-2026:

During the Summer term 2024, we completed a Christian value led art inspired project. Each class was given a Christian value and chose a significant individual as an example (both Christian and non-Christian individuals were chosen). After learning about the person’s life and work, each class produced an inspirational display, that we all continue to enjoy in our hall. These are displayed in the slideshow above.

Our Christian perspective on each of our chosen values:

Courage
Christians believe God is always present in every situation. This belief has led to great acts of courage that have included: facing danger and opposition, overcoming fear, making a stand for what is right and encouraging others to persevere. Through prayer people have found the strength to help them to be courageous.

 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be

with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

Trust
Trust is the basis of all stable relationships, including a person’s relationship with God. It is rooted in truth, and will grow through consistent experiences of reliability and integrity. God’s commitment to humanity is seen in his willingness to trust ordinary people with the carrying out of his purposes through history. 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with

hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 

Creativity
Seen from a Christian perspective all of life is a ‘gift’, entrusted by a loving creator God to humankind for a purpose. This purpose is seen as the creative spirit within each person learning to value and explore, celebrate and enjoy this world in all its awe and wonder. With this gift comes a mutual responsibility to ensure that creation is not spoiled, but rather sustained and enjoyed by all.

For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.' 

Ephesians 2:10 

Justice
The justice seen in the Bible is always seen in the context of love. It includes the call to take responsibility for one another, especially the poor and oppressed, and to see that no-one is excluded from the essentials of life. 

Blessed are those that act justly, who always do what is right.' 

Psalm 106:6

Forgiveness
Forgiveness is the means by which damaged relationships are restored. It is an act of the will, motivated by love. For Christians, Jesus’ death on a cross is the ultimate revelation of God’s all forgiving love, and his sacrifice stands as a source of inspiration to forgive others, no matter what the cost.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.' Ephesians 4:32

Peace
Jesus said:

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Matthew 5:9

Peace-making actions can range from helping to resolve conflict to creating space for stillness. Peace, in the sense of total well-being, is God’s intention for the whole of creation, and is a promise that awaits ultimate fulfilment.

Humility
Christians state that Jesus was born both servant and king. He demonstrated this through His life, death and resurrection. Jesus taught His disciples what it means to be truly humble. Christians believe that they can serve God by demonstrating humility through their attitudes and actions. This approach to life runs contrary to many role models presented to children in the media and popular culture.

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing 

with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

Truth 
Christians understand truth as being revealed in the Bible and supremely in the person and life of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus’ teaching we are given an insight into the nature of God and the way in which He means us to live.

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

Thankfulness
Christians believe that God loves and cares for them in many different ways in all aspects of their life. They know that their response to this provision should be one of thankfulness and praise.

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love endures forever. 

1 Chronicles 16:34

Compassion
Christians believe that their attitudes and actions must reflect the kindness, mercy and compassion of Jesus and the love of God for everyone.

The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. 

Psalm 116:5

Hope
Christians see their hope in God’s promise that love and goodness will ultimately overcome all evil. This hope is manifested in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. 

Psalm 130:5

Friendship
Christians believe that they call God their friend because of the relationship made possible through Jesus. We are called to offer the hand of friendship to others. 

Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31