Our school vision is based on Matthew 5: 14-16 by being a light and bringing out the God-colours in the world; being generous with our lives, opening up to others and prompting people to open up with God. This is the driver of everything we do as a school.

At St Mark’s CofE Primary School, we are strongly committed to developing children as Global Citizens who actively engage in activities to bring about positive social change. Through our carefully planned curriculum, and our newly developed Collective Worship programme, all staff members take every opportunity to advance the children’s understanding of Global citizenship and courageous advocacy whilst treating all people with dignity and respect.

🌍 Global Neighbours Bronze Award

To develop this further, we are currently working towards the Global Neighbours Bronze Award, led by Christian Aid. This award recognises a school’s commitment to living out its Christian values through global learning and courageous advocacy.

As we journey towards Bronze, our children are learning about issues such as poverty, inequality and climate change, and reflecting on how we are called to respond with compassion, justice and hope.

Through prayer, learning and action, we are growing as Global Neighbours — understanding that we are part of God’s global family and that even small actions can help to make a difference in our community and the wider world.

We aim to explore similarities, differences and connections between people and communities across the globe, exploring themes of injustice, climate and poverty locally, nationally and globally.

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”

 Archbishop Desmond Tutu

“Courageous advocacy is about speaking out against an issue of injustice on behalf of those whose voice is not heard.”

Christian Aid