What is Spiritulaity?

At St Matthew's, we believe that Spirituality is the deep, inner life that connects us to ourselves, to others, to the world around us, and to God. It is expressed through wonder, joy, stillness, empathy, imagination, and the courage to ask life’s big questions. While grounded in our Christian faith, we honour the spiritual journey of every member of our diverse school community.

 

How do we make space for Spirituality at St Matthew's?

At St Matthew’s, we believe that every child is on a unique journey, guided by God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” We nurture spirituality through weekly open-ended reflection sessions, where children are encouraged to explore life’s big questions and express their thoughts, feelings, and actions in a safe and respectful space. Our Worship Whiteboard invites pupils to respond to themes of the week, share prayers, and reflect on how faith connects to their daily lives. Through collective worship, classroom discussions, and opportunities to wonder, we help children grow in their understanding of themselves, others, and the world around them.

 

We have developed the following questions to help children explore their Spirituality

Have you ever felt sad when something didn’t go your way? What happened? 

Can feeling sad sometimes help you understand yourself better? 

Who do you turn to when you're feeling down or things don't go as planned? 

Can a difficult moment help you become more caring or understanding of others? How? 

Why might experiences of failure or loss help you grow as a person? 

Do your personal beliefs or values help you when you face hard times? How? 

Can you think of a time when something upsetting led to something good? How did that change your view of the situation? 

What makes you different from other people? 

What do you think it means to be made in the image of God? 

How does knowing you are made by God affect the way you see yourself? 

If given a chance to do anything again, what would you change about your life/learning so far? 

What is the one quality about you that you would not like to change? Why? 

Which part of God's world do you value the most? Why? 

Why do people believe different things about God and life? 

What do you believe, and why is it important to you? 

What would you do if you found a secret door in your house that led to another world? 

If you could build a city in the clouds, what would it be like and who would live there? 

What does the symbol of the cross mean to you? 

What does the Bible tell you about how Christians should try to live? 

What does being part of our school or local community mean to you?