St Mary's Kilburn
Church of England Primary School
'Go shine in the world.'
“Staff care deeply about the wellbeing of all pupils in the school.”
“Clearly well-run, organised and a great focus on progress in learning.”
“School values such as integrity, honesty, determination and excellence guide the work of staff and pupils at this school.”
“Very welcoming and approachable if parents have questions.”
“Pupils rise to the challenges, develop as individuals and achieve very well.”
“The school really encourages children to try their best and treats everyone fairly.”
“Pupils are enthusiastic learners who focus intently on their learning.”
“Clearly well-run, organised and a great focus on progress in learning.”
(Ofsted Inspection Report, 2023)
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(Ofsted Inspection Report, 2023)
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(Ofsted Inspection Report, 2023)
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(Ofsted Inspection Report, 2023)
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Worship and Prayer
The school vision statement is Go, shine in the world and live as Jesus lived.
Through prayer and worship pupils are inspired to set their sights high and strive for excellence in every element of their school life. As they move around the school pupils are constantly reminded, through displays, of their responsibilities to care for, respect each other and shine out.
We pray every day together in a variety of ways. There are formal prayers during the day when pupils come together as a class to offer their day to God in the mornings, to bless their food and thank God for it at lunchtimes and to ask for God’s continued protection at the end of the school day.
The school holds regular assemblies when pupils are encouraged to pray and praise God through song and through prayers created by themselves. If a pupil wishes to petition God they are encouraged to write their prayer on a leaf-shaped card and tie it on to the Prayer Tree.
Pupils are given the opportunity to plan and lead an act of worship weekly. They plan and write prayers as part of classroom and whole school church visits and prayer services. In every year group two children are chosen as prayer leaders and they lead prayer in the daily acts of collective worship.
Every day, in every class there is an act of Christian Meditation. This is a time to listen to God. Music starts, pupils sit quietly and calmly and close their eyes. This time of listening to God is central to the school day.
Throughout the school year the school visits St Mary’s Church, the parish church, on many occasions. Parents are invited to all school church services and prayer services to join us in worshipping with staff and pupils.
