ABOUT OUR ACADEMY

About Us

Porter Croft is a Converter Church of England Academy that will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church at parish and diocesan level.  It is the purpose of all Church Schools and Academies to serve the community in which they are located and so this is our mission.

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
John 13:34

The Academy aims to serve its community by providing education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice.  It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experiences it offers all its pupils.

We have close links with the two neighbouring parishes of St Mary’s (Bramall Lane) and St Augustine’s (Brocco Bank).  Clergy and other Church members are actively involved in the life of the Academy.  The Academy has special services in at Church at various times throughout the year.

The Academy observes the major Christian festivals and, as we are an Academy in which other faiths are present, ensures that those faiths are able and encouraged to mark their major festivals with integrity.

We have an act of Christian worship every day.  Our teaching in Religious Education is mainly Christian but we teach about other faiths as well.

The curriculum takes account of the guidelines set by the Government and more details of that can be found later in this prospectus.  In everything we do we are trying to develop the children academically and personally.  We want them to enjoy Academy life whilst at the same time giving them the opportunity to become the best they can.

Our Vision

 

To be a truly inclusive school community where the needs of all learners are met within a stimulating and challenging learning environment which is underpinned by Christian values.

Our Aims

Our aims are linked to the Church of England’s vision for education,

Life in all its fullness

John 10:10

All Pupils will:

  • Have a sense of dignity.

All are made in the image of God, and loved by God. Through the example of Jesus, all are called to live embodied, fulfilled human lives. Genesis 1:27

  • Have a sense of hope.

Hope in God’s future for the world. Offering forgiveness, overcoming suffering and the possibility of redemption and new life.  Isaiah 44:22

  • Value the community.

Love your neighbour as yourself. Jesus embodied the centrality of relationship-through which we learn who we are and our responsibility for others. Hebrews 10:24             

  • Grow in wisdom.

Growing in relational wisdom, love and compassion- as Jesus grew in wisdom. Luke 2:40

  • Understand British values.

Central to Christian theology is the truth that every single one of us is made in the image of God. Every one of us is loved unconditionally by God. We must avoid, at all costs, diminishing the dignity of any individual to a stereotype or a problem. The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby 

  • Have a sense of dignity.
  • Have a sense of hope.
  • Value the community.
  • Grow in wisdom.
  • Understand the British values.

BLACK LIVES MATTER

 

Black

Lives

Matter

A major shift in how we tackle and publicly talk about being anti-racist accelerated in summer 2020. People of all backgrounds regardless of gender, class or religion came together to demand change. The phrase Black Lives Matter was seen across our screens and streets, but people don’t want tokenistic statements. Instead, they want to see what organisations like Porter Croft Primary do to tackle this head on.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organization. We are increasing our efforts to improve inclusivity and representation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people in all our work.

Change is not immediate or short-term. We are accountable for the changes we make and we know that this work will be ongoing.

Look on our website to see the work we are already doing, running alongside Leeds Beckett University and their anti-racist award. See how our curriculum reflects the diverse world around us as we educate our pupils as global citizens.

We strive to challenge stereotypes, discrimination and racism across all levels of our school community through our policies, curriculum, resources and wider curriculum opportunities.

Please contact school if you would like to share your thoughts with us about the work we are doing by emailing enquiries@portercroft.sheffield.sch.uk