Vision, Aims and Values
Our Vision
Live Life to the Full - God teaches us we are all equal, valued and unique. We are a small rural school with deeply held Christian values which motivate and inspire us to provide a rich and diverse education. "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full". John 10:10.
Our Values
Our deeply held Christian values motivate and inspire us to provide a rich and diverse education, while specific values teach us peace, trust, friendship, creativity and love, providing a truly Christian environment in which to learn.
Love: 1 Corinthians 13 4-7
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres”.
The Christian value of love should be fundamental in all we do. We aspire to this value being woven into the fabric of life at our school. It is integral in all our decision-making. This equips our children for all aspects in life, as they grow and reach their full potential.
Trust: Isaiah 26:v4
“Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.”
Our Christian value of Trust encourages the whole school to work together for the mutual benefit of all, promoting an excellent working relationship trusting in God as our rock.
Peace: Thessalonians 5:v13
“Live in peace with each other”.
Peace is a Christian value that helps us to respect each other, recognising all opinions and giving us a firm framework for life, and tolerance in school, the wider community and the world. We aspire to embed this value throughout the school in order to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion of all ideas, so promoting a deeper understanding of each other and the wider world.
Friendship: Luke 6:31
“Do to others as you would have them do to you”.
At Petersfield we value and understand the importance of friendship in all areas of our school community. We constantly strive to build and foster the positive relationships that make and promote good friendships so providing a safe and caring environment in which to learn.
Creativity: Romans 12:6
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.”
We strongly believe that each one of us has a unique talent, we all have inherent creativity, and we actively encourage this in all aspects of learning and school life. We celebrate all achievements rejoicing in the diversity and individuality of our pupils.
Our Aims
In order to meet our vision, we have agreed the following aims. We will provide a rich, diverse and high-quality education within a Christian context for all pupils attending our school by:
- providing a safe, welcoming, calm, happy, purposeful, and nurturing community and learning environment based on the teachings of Jesus.
- addressing all learning needs to develop each individual's full potential.
- engendering a lifelong enjoyment of learning through the delivery of excellent teaching and a broad, balanced, enriched and lively curriculum.
- Promoting the values of peace, trust, friendship, creativity and love.
- Preparing pupils to be confident, responsible, good citizens in a diverse and rapidly changing multicultural world so they can make good independent choices and contribute fully to the school and community.
Our School Values are: love, friendship, creation, trust and peace.
Our School Motto is TEAM
Our pupils considered the aims of PETERSFIELD...
...the elected School Council decided to explain them in their own words
Latest News
3rd Dec - Well done to our Cross Country runners who represented Petersfield today.
1st Dec - Thank you to the Allsorts group from Orwell who joined us today to launch our Christmas season with carol singing. We enjoyed the treat of a performance from some of our musicians and choir.
1st Dec - Thank you to the staff and pupils who decorated the hall today as we mark Advent.
28th Nov - Wow! The baubles for the bauble competition look AMAZING! We look forward to seeing them on our tree.
28th Nov - Thank you to everyone who brought in £1 donation for FOPS at today's Dress Down day.
26th Nov - Thank you to everyone who attended our Christingle today. We were delighted to share our service with Mother Goose.
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Notices
Is your child due to start school in September 2026? If so, click here to visit our admissions page.
As per County and national guidance, Petersfield will only close in exceptional circumstances or where instructed to do so. The decision will be made ASAP and displayed first on our school website in the 'Latest News' above.
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