At Haddenham St Mary’s, our Christian ethos is at the heart of everything we do—fostering a culture of care within the school, in our local community, and throughout wider society. Every child matters and everyone cares.

The Christian Values Group (CVG) is a dedicated team made up of governors, staff, church representatives and parents. Meeting once every half term, the group works to promote our school’s Christian values, enhance the educational experience for all children, and strengthen community connections. New members are always welcome, and there are many ways to get involved.

Key responsibilities of the CVG include organising the monthly Family Church Assemblies, held on the first Monday of each month. These whole-school gatherings are open to all parents and play a central role in our shared worship. CVG members also host teas and coffees after the services and always welcome offers of help.

The CVG (Christian Values Group) plays an active role in nurturing the spiritual life of our school community. One of its key responsibilities is organising the monthly Family Church Assemblies, held on the first Monday of each month. These assemblies involve the whole school and warmly welcome all parents. CVG members also arrange teas and coffees at these services and are always happy to receive help.

The group also leads Prayer Art, a creative and reflective activity offered to children as a golden time option every two weeks on Friday afternoons. Linked to the themes from the previous Monday’s collective worship, Prayer Art encourages children to explore prayer through crafts. Activities have included drawing hand prayers—where each finger represents something to pray for—and spiral prayers displayed in the spiritual garden.

Our school is guided by the verse:
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105)