Our Christian ethos is a key influencer in the positive relationships we hold dear in our school community. We celebrate our unique ethos and seek to encourage every child to recognise they are loved and valued by us and God. The links with our local church, St Michael's and All Angels, are valued and we aim to contribute to both church and community. We feel strongly that:

‘Church schools have a reputation for securing transformational outcomes for young people by combining academic rigour with a rounded approach to personal development, rooted in the worship and other shared practices that characterise the life of their community.’  Quote taken from the Church of England’s vision for education: ‘Deeply Christian, serving the common good’

School Definition of Spirituality

Through delving into current thinking, learning through training from diocesan experts and much discussion with staff and children, we believe that this simple definition sums up what spirituality means to us as a school community:

'Spirituality is the light inside us that helps us notice, wonder and care.'

The work of Dr Lisa Miller, detailed in her books 'The Spiritual Child' and 'The Awakened Brain', has prompted us to reflect on how we encourage everyone at Winterbourne Earls to nurture a child's spiritual curiosity and exploration so they perceive more choices and opportunities, feel more connected to others open to insights and in tune with life's purpose and meaning.

We aim to develop children who are consciously spiritual, aware of who they are, what they believe and what they are capable of and how they will use this awareness in their relationships and their contribution to the world.

Remembrance 2025

On Tuesday, 11th November the whole school gathered in the hall to take part in the annual Service of Remembrance including the national two minutes silence.  The service was led by our Bourne Forces children and was well attended by a number of parents - some in uniform - and members of the local community.    The Last Post and Reveille were beautifully played by Stanley on the clarinet and the Winterbourne Military Children’s Choir sang a beautiful rendition of In Flanders Field.

Following the service a number of our military parents visited with each class to talk of their own experiences during their  service and to answer the children’s questions.