Our Vision:

‘Let your light shine’ Matthew 5:14 -16

Together we let our lights shine. 

 Our caring and inclusive school is rooted in love, respect and resilience enabling opportunities for all. 

 We strive for all children and adults to thrive, flourish and grow towards their aspirations

 Our light shines ever brighter for our community supported by the creative, forgiving, and nurturing love of God.

Our school vision was updated and changed in 2020. All stakeholders were consulted and the agreed strapline became 'Let your Light Shine.'

In 2022 a new Headteacher was appointed and there was an acute focus on the vision becoming embedded into the life of the school. Matthew 5: 16 was extended and now includes Matthew 5:14-16. This was because the schools ethos included recognising the children and adults as role models who could guide and support others. The vision is broken into 3 parts, the first being about leadership and leadership development for the benefit of the children - Together we let our lights shine. The second being about a learning environment focus - Our caring and stimulating environment is rooted in love, respect and resilience. As we grow we encourage ambition and celebrate achievement, and a community focus - Our light shines brighter and brighter for our community supported by the creative, forgiving and nurturing love of God.

Our Values:

• Love
• Respect
• Resilience

How our Vision and Values link to ODST Vision 'A Common Vision for the Common Good.'

"Let your light shine" is how we have chosen to make ODST's vision relevant to our school community. Although the words might sound like they are directed at an individual, we work hard to make the children understand that the sentence is plural possessive and that the light of everyone in the school is our shared responsibility. This is encapsulated in our school song that builds to the conclusion, "We are a city on a hill, we are a light in the darkness, Jesus living in us can change the world."