Our Vision

Our Vision

Here at Westhead Lathom St James CE School we want:

‘A curriculum that is challenging, inspiring and engaging; in which all pupils flourish spiritually, creatively and academically to become confident young people.’

‘With God’s power working in us, God can do much, much more than anything we can ask or imagine.’ Ephesians 3:20

Our Values

Our Christian values of Wisdom, Dignity, Hope and Community underpin all that we do at St James'. Our collective worship sessions cover themes related to each of our four core values for example: thankfulness, generosity, peace, respect etc and our pupils are encouarged to live out these values in their daily lives. Our Christian Values bears are used to celebrate those who have demonstrated our values each week.  

Our Aims

• Provide a broad and challenging curriculum and a stimulating learning environment that extends outside the classroom;
• Develop enquiring minds and spirituality through curiosity, awe and wonder of the world;
• Teach, demonstrate and praise Christian Values;
• Value the power of prayer;
• Teach with innovative and investigative approaches to learning;
• Provide an enriching programme of extra-curricular activities and visits;
• Plan a rich, varied and up-to-date range of learning resources;
• Encourage children to achieve their highest standards in all areas of the curriculum and to seek excellence within an ethos of support, challenge and encouragement to succeed;
• Teach children to work independently, collaboratively and become highly motivated lifelong learners;
• Include opportunities for creative thinking in problem solving settings, developing divergent thinking, adaptability and flexibility in preparation for the many changes ahead in life, including the rapid progress in technology;
• Build partnerships between the school, home and community;
• Strive for continuous improvement in all that we do;
• Continually self-evaluate and continue to improve upon current practice;
• Work collaboratively towards common goals;
• Place self-esteem and a positive and inclusive approach to behaviour as high priorities thus ensuring that individuals respect and value themselves, others and the environment and is motivated to do their best in school and beyond in order to become a fulfilled adult who gives to the community.