St Bridget’s C of E School ‘Language of Spirituality’
Spiritual development relates to that aspect of inner life through which pupils acquire insights into their personal existence which are of enduring worth. It is characterised by reflection, the attribution of meaning to experience, valuing a non-material dimension to life and intimations of an enduring reality. “Spiritual” is not synonymous with “religious”; all areas of the curriculum may contribute to pupils’ spiritual development. Ofsted (1994)
As a school community we spent some time discussing and thinking about Spirituality. We decided that we liked the following language to broadly describe our Spiritual moments.
OW: for disappointments, sad times and challenges.
WOW: for uplifting moments, times of wonder and awe, heartwarming achievement and revelation.
NOW: for being able to be present in the moment, thinking of what we have now and how lucky we are to be here, now.
HOW: for the actions we take that make a difference
