At Staplegrove Church School, we believe in nurturing every individual’s light, helping them grow and flourish in God’s love. Our core Christian values guide us as we encourage each pupil to reach their full potential. Spirituality is an integral part of this journey, framed by the simple yet profound practice of Looking In, Looking Out, and Looking Up.   

By Looking In, Looking Out, and Looking Up, we grow in confidence and personal success, becoming the best versions of ourselves. Together, we let our light shine brightly, illuminating the path for others and creating a world filled with hope, wisdom, community and joy. 

At Staplegrove Church School, our vision is to empower every pupil to become the best version of themselves

Looking In

Reflecting on Ourselves 
How do you feel about yourself? Are you confident, self-assured, and empowered, or do you sometimes feel unsure and insufficient? Looking inward means exploring your thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. 

Why Look In? 

• Self-Discovery: Understand your values, aspirations, and how you want to be treated. 

• Empowerment: Build self-confidence and recognise your strengths. 

• Personal Growth: Positive self-reflection fosters success and resilience, helping you overcome challenges. 

By looking inward, we recognise our potential and acknowledge our worth, allowing us to be the best version of ourselves.

 

Looking Out

Connecting with Our Community 

Our world is filled with opportunities to make a difference. Looking out means understanding the world around us, caring for others, and contributing positively to our community. 

Why Look Out? 

• Community Service: Engage in acts of kindness and service. 

• Positive Impact: Help create a thriving, supportive environment for everyone. 

• Shared Responsibility: Understand our role in building a compassionate and just society. 

By looking outward, we strengthen the bonds of community and embody our school values in action.

 

Looking Up

Seeking Something Greater 
Spirituality involves connecting with something beyond ourselves—a search for meaning and purpose. Looking up means embracing life’s bigger questions and seeking guidance from a higher power. 

Why Look Up? 

• Connection: Find meaning in your relationship with God or a higher power. 

• Reflection: Ask deep, philosophical questions about life and purpose. 

• Growth: Align your character and actions with values that transcend daily life. 

Whether through prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection, looking up helps us understand our role in the world and aligns our actions with the values that shape our character. 

 

Promoting Spirituality through 'Pause Moments' 

At Staplegrove Church School, teachers actively nurture spirituality by incorporating purposeful 'pause moments' into lessons. These reflective breaks encourage pupils to stop, think deeply, and engage with key questions that align with our Looking In, Looking Out, and Looking Up framework. 

Every classroom has a designated area for self-reflection, with prompts that link to our in, out and up approach.

Our stained-glass window is a focal point in our school, offering a space for pause moments of individual and shared reflection.

Looking In questions prompt self-reflection, helping pupils explore their emotions, personal insights, and connections to the lesson. For example, pupils may consider whether they discovered something surprising or felt a strong emotional response. 

Looking Out questions foster awareness of community and collaboration, encouraging pupils to reflect on their interactions with peers and their roles within group activities. They might assess how well they listened, shared ideas, or resolved conflicts, fostering empathy and teamwork. 

Looking Up questions guide pupils to consider broader, philosophical perspectives, encouraging them to connect their learning to larger concepts such as the environment, future aspirations, or their role in society. These reflections help pupils develop a sense of purpose and a connection to something greater than themselves. 

Through these thoughtful moments, pupils not only deepen their understanding of the curriculum but also cultivate the self-awareness, compassion, and vision that empower them to be the best version of themselves in all aspects of life.