As we step into this new half-term, our collective worship has provided a wonderful space to re-gather, refocus, and begin exploring an exciting new theme together. This week, our school community has started looking at what it means to be Growing with God, shifting our focus to how we can support one another and blossom into the people He made us to be.
In our Collective Worship, we looked at two important passages from the Bible: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 and Matthew 28:16-20. Through these readings, our key message was clear: Jesus invites us to follow Him and promises to be with us as we grow and learn how to live in love.
Christians believe God helps people grow through encouragement, peace, love, and togetherness. Most importantly, we discussed the idea that growth doesn’t happen alone.
We also looked at how this ties directly into our own school vision by asking ourselves: How do we help one another grow? How do we build each other up in love and learning?
Growth is a team effort, and we want to celebrate how we support each other every day.
Think about how a tiny seed grows into a huge tree that gives shade to others. How can a small act of kindness from you grow into something big that helps someone else?
Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find” (Matthew 7:7).
I have found prayer to be a quiet but powerful gift in the midst of a busy and often unpredictable life. It reminds us that we are not alone, and it genuinely makes a difference in our hearts, our homes, and in the things we face.
As both a parent and a priest, with two children here at St Stephen’s, I would love to pray with you for our school, our children, and anything you may be facing. Whether prayer is familiar to you or something you are curious to explore, you are very welcome.
When: 9:00am – 9:45am
Where: Please meet outside the Chertsey Road entrance, where I will greet you and sign you in.
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday 25th June
Thursday 16th July