Our School Vision
Whitegate C of E Primary School’s Vision
With thankful hearts, we trust in God as we grow in his love which shines through us. We aim to live our faith and grow in wisdom.
But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy. (James 3:17)
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and people. (Luke 2:52)
Whitegate C/E Primary School aims
We aim to …
- Develop thankful hearts by respecting one another and treating each other in the way that we would want to be treated;
- Work in partnership with each other, encouraging one another to trust in God as well as ourselves and others;
- Grow into successful and resilient people who can cope with the unexpected;
- Follow the example of Jesus Christ where everyone is valued, encouraged and loved;
- Encourage children to develop their potential, providing opportunities for them to shine;
- Provide a living experience of the Christian faith;
- Strive for wisdom by developing our children’s ability to discern knowledge and to be aware of the choices that they make.
Trusting in God; growing in wisdom
In 1277, as a way to give thanks for being saved from shipwreck, Edward I laid the foundation stone for what was to be the last and largest monastic church to be built by the Cistercian Order in England. The site, adjacent to the River Weaver, was named Vallis Regalis (Vale Royal), 'the finest Vale in England'. Built in the Domesday manor and vill of Conersley, the Abbey subsequently exerted considerable influence over the local area. At the gates of the Abbey, the monks established a church for the common people. The estate village, which developed nearby, became known as 'Whitegate', probably named after the white gate which was situated at the entrance to the Abbey.