Prayers and Symbols

Our School Values Prayer reflects our commitment to “shine” in every area of life developing our relationship with God and each other.

Heavenly Father please help me to:

Respect others and rejoice in their achievements.

Endeavour to learn something new every day.

Accept and celebrate the differences in others.

Continuously rise to every challenge.

Honestly reflect on my own actions

In Jesus’ Name I pray,

Amen

At St Mark's our School Values Prayer spells out the word 'Reach', as we are also part of the REACH Trust. As our lights shine we are able to 'reach' and positively impact those around us. We celebrate out Christian ethos and beliefs throughout the school day. Children pray at the start of the school day, before lunchtime and before the end of the day.

Our foundation scripture is Matthew 5 : 14-16. 

 “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." 

Our School song is "This little Light of Mine."  

Various bible verses, Christian symbols can be seen around our school to remind children, staff and visitors of our Christian distinctiveness. We acknowledge God's presence among us and of His saving power.

A cross is displayed in every classroom to remind us that God sent his Son into the world to take on our sins and die for us so that we might have eternal life with Him.

Candles remind us that Jesus is the light of the world, a light that no darkness can put out.

The liturgical church calendar is represented by the coloured table cloths which are used during Collective Worship and are on prayer tables in each class to present the liturgical church calendar.