Church links

Church links in school:

We are proud to have strong and lasting links with our local benefice, which play a key role in the spiritual life of our school.

Our vicar visits regularly to lead worships, run prayer spaces, and offer support to our school community. These special moments give our children the opportunity to reflect, pray, and deepen their understanding of faith in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Whether leading a service or simply stopping by to say hello, the vicar’s presence helps to strengthen our Christian ethos and reminds us that we are part of a wider, caring church family.

Below are some photos showing one of the prayer spaces Reverend Joe came in to do with the junior children. They were reflecting on themselves, the wider community and the world. With a theme of peace running throughout. After explaining each station, the children were left to self-guide themselves to each one.

One prayer left by the children read:

“Dear Lord, Help everyone who needs it most because I’ve got what I need. Amen”

 

Reverend Joe AKA Chris Tingle, came in to run a christingle worship teaching us all about the traditional link to candlemass. We then enjoyed creating our own christingles in our classes.

Our local churches:

We love visiting our local churches as part of our school community, creating special moments of worship and reflection. While we have a strong connection to Norton Church, we have sadly outgrown the space for larger gatherings. When possible, we visit Sandhurst Church for special services, such as our Christmas celebrations, where we can come together as a whole school. These visits allow our children to experience the beauty of worship in a church setting, deepening their understanding of faith and strengthening our bond with the wider Christian community.

St Mary’s church, Norton

St Lawrence church, Sandhurst

Our school is in the heart of the local Seven Towers benefice. Here is the link to their website:

https://seventowers.org.uk/

Our mission in the Seven Towers Benefice is to:

Connect people to God and one another through the transforming love of Jesus Christ

For our 2026 Benefice Bible verse we have chosen Philippians 2 verse 2:

‘Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind

Respect

our children know that everyone has the right to be themselves. Norton is a place where everyone can feel safe, be happy and learn. Everyone at our school is equal and acts with respect and kindness towards each other. Our children respect themselves and are proud to be part of an inclusive school.