At St. Mary’s Hampton School, we are committed to equipping, empowering, and strengthening our children with a solid foundation in biblical principles. Through iShare Learning themes, we inspire thoughtful and respectful responses, fostering growth in our school values. Children are given meaningful opportunities to engage with the teachings of Jesus, exploring their relevance in today’s world and reflecting on how these teachings shape their lives and positively influence the wider community.
Each half term, we introduce core objectives and a corresponding Bible verse, which are thoughtfully embedded into our weekly school life and collective worship. These themes are celebrated with our pupils through iShare buddy activities, culminating in a special event at the end of each half term.
iShare Buddy Activity
Our iShare Buddy initiative pairs older and younger year groups to foster meaningful connections and a sense of community throughout the school. This partnership ensures that KS1 pupils will recognise many familiar faces as they move up through the school, creating a supportive and welcoming environment.
Where possible, children will remain with the same buddy throughout their time at St. Mary’s, building lasting relationships as they grow together. Each half term, the paired classes come together for an iShare Buddy activity, inspired by our iShare Learning worship themes. These gatherings provide a valuable opportunity for older children to act as role models, mentors, and teachers, offering guidance and encouragement to their younger peers.
In addition, children will be invited to attend their buddies’ performances and other special events, further strengthening these important bonds and creating shared memories across the school community.