After many discussions with pupils, parents, governors and staff we worked together to develop a spirituality statement. 

Spirituality is many different things. For us at Marsworth CE Infant School it makes us who we are, it connects all people to each other and the universe with love.  It's about amazement and curiosity, asking questions and to look beyond ourselves.

To support, pupils, parents, governors and staff to become more aware of their spirituality we have implemented the concept of 

Windows, Doors, Mirrors

Windows

LOOKING AT THE  WORLD IN NEW WAYS

Doors

UNDERSTANDING  HOW OTHER PEOPLE MIGHT  FEEL

Mirrors

THINKING ABOUT OURSELVES AND HOW WE FEEL ABOUT THINGS.

The day started by Mrs Polatci welcoming everyone in Collective Worship. She then introduced the concept of Windows, Doors and Mirrors, what they represent and how they are linked to the school's vision.

The story' I Am Me' by Susan Verde was shared. The children were given opportunities to think about themselves and to reflect on how they feel.

After this the children spent the rest of the day exploring their spirituality in more depth. They decorated wooden hearts showing meaningful  people who they care for. These will be hung up in our reflection area. A second activity was to describe the qualities of their friends. these were then presented on a flower. Again these will be displayed in our reflection area. 

We hope that they have gained an understanding of their own spirituality and can recognise that it exists in everyone

 Very Similar to the previous day, it  started by Mrs Polatci welcoming everyone in Collective Worship. She then revisited the concept of Windows, Doors and Mirrors, what they represent and how they are linked to the school's vision. Mrs Polatci explained the focus would be on the windows and showed the children the powerpoint presentation

Several books were shared and discussed. 

After this the children spent the rest of the day exploring their spirituality in more depth. They created some art work using recyclable materials , mainly plastic to demonstrate an awareness of the effect of plastics in bodies of water locally and around the world. 

The children took moments to think about how they can look after Gods' wonderful creation. 

Our final spirituality day of the year was linked to Doors. Again, the day started by Mrs Polatci welcoming everyone in Collective Worship. She then introduced the concept of Doors  what they represent and how they are linked to the school's vision. The day was based all around having faith.  Several stories were shared and there were plenty of opportunities for lots of reflection and discussion. 

The day ended with children and staff being given a small pin badge about 'having faith'

We hope that that over the course of the year the children and staff have gained an understanding of their own spirituality and can recognise that it exists in everyone.