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Spirituality

At St Elphin’s, times of stillness and reflection help nurture pupils’ spiritual development by creating space to be calm, listen and become more aware of God’s presence in their lives. Through quiet reflection and prayerful moments, children are encouraged to move away from worry and distraction towards peace, compassion and gratitude. This supports them in growing in self-awareness, caring for others and developing a deeper relationship with God and the world around them. We encourage families to explore simple mindfulness and reflection activities together at home, and invite parents to have a go using the resources available at https://taketime.org.uk/.

Reflection Areas

Our reflection areas at St Elphin’s provide calm and welcoming spaces where pupils can pause, pray and wonder, allowing their spirituality to flourish. Found in classrooms and shared areas, these spaces invite children to explore Christian values and ask big questions about life and faith. With a cross, Bible and carefully chosen interactive resources, pupils are encouraged to reflect on our school values, which link to our half-termly focus, and to think deeply about our ‘Big Questions’. Each area also includes a class prayer book, where children write prayers during class worship and share them together, helping to nurture a sense of community, hope and connection with God.

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