Our Mission Statement 

'Let your Light Shine' Matthew 5:16

 St. Thomas' is a church primary school in the heart of Lydiate. St. Thomas’ is built on a Christian foundation; our vision statement of 'Let your Light Shine' is rooted in the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:16. Our vision expresses our belief that every child is uniquely created and deeply valued. The lighthouse symbol, central to our identity, reminds us that Christ is a constant light and guide. Through our Lighthouse curriculum, we seek to nurture, support and inspire each pupil so they can discover their god-given uniqueness, find their path, and shine brightly through their learning, actions and relationships.

Our Core Christian Values 

We have an identified six core values of: compassion, thankfulness, respect, responsibility, peace, forgiveness. These values are based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and our point of reference is the Bible. Each half term the whole school will focus on one particular value to explore at a deeper level. We have also adopted a lighthouse as an emblem, each colour on our lighthouse represents a different value.

Whilst we believe that every child should achieve their full potential in the image of God, we are committed to ensuring we develop the whole child, linked to the Church of England’s vision July 2016 of “life in all its fullness”. 

At St. Thomas Primary School, we are committed to promoting British values and preparing our students to become responsible, respectful, and tolerant citizens of the future. We actively promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs. These values are woven throughout our curriculum and daily school life. Through our curriculum, assemblies, and various activities, we provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of, and respect for, different cultures, religions, and ways of life. By embedding British values into our ethos, we ensure that our students grow into well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society.

We are proud to be part of LDST and share in the vision of 'Learn, Love and Achieve together'. To find out more about the LDST vision, visit the below:

https://www.ldst.org.uk/page/?title=Our+Vision+and+Priorities&pid=29