What is spirituality?

We recognise that it can be difficult to put into words what 'spirituality' actually is and this because it is a personal experience which often means different things to different people. When we talk about spirituality in this school, it is not about having a religion or faith; we recognise that someone can be spiritual without this. To us, the word 'spirituality' describes the awareness of the outside world and the feeling we experiencing knowing there is 'something bigger' than ourselves out there.

How do we develop spirituality at Ladock School?

At Ladock, we strive to develop the spirituality of every pupils through the use of ‘Windows, Mirrors and Doors’ within our RE teaching and Collective Worships.

Windows: giving children opportunities to become aware of the world in new ways; to wonder about life’s ‘WOWs’ (things that are amazing) and ‘OWs’ (things that bring us up short). In this children are learning about life in all its fullness.

Mirrors: giving children opportunities to reflect on their experiences; to meditate on life’s big questions and to consider some possible answers. In this they are learning from life by exploring their own insights and perspectives and those of others.

Doors: giving children opportunities to respond to all of this; to do something creative as a means of expressing, applying and further developing their thoughts and convictions. In this they are learning to live by putting into action what they are coming to believe and value.

As we talk to the children about spirituality, our aim is for them to describe it as "WOW" which stands for,

• Wonder and awe 
• Care for nature and living things
• Wanting to love and to be loved by people