Spirituality

‘Where acorns flourish into might oaks’

Isaiah 61:3

This verse is part of a larger passage in Isaiah that speaks of God's restoration and blessing for those who are mourning and suffering. The phrase "oaks of righteousness" is a metaphor used to describe people who, through God's grace and work in their lives, are strong, upright, and a source of glory to Him. They are seen as a "planting of the Lord," signifying that their growth and strength comes from God's hand. 

We see our school as a place that supports ALL to flourish and experience life in all its fullness.

For us it is critical that every child flourishes both academically and personally so that they can succeed in life and become positive and responsible citizens.

In order for all to flourish at our school, it is important to us to nourish children’s spiritual development. Spirituality can determine who we are, and our self-understanding. It forms the basis for successful relationships, and shapes our behaviours and outlook on life, others and the world.

Spirituality is personal to every individual. It is not the same as having a religion or faith – a person can be spiritual without a particular faith. At Trinity Oaks spirituality is about experiencing the spirit of ‘other’, making you think.

We offer children experiences of God within a Christian framework, while offering those of another faith or no faith opportunities to be included to express their spirituality.

Spirituality at Trinity Oaks centres around the belief that God sent his spirit to Earth to help people feel God’s presence. For us spirituality is about marvelling in the world around us, feeling that there is something or someone bigger than ourselves having a hand in our lives. As Christians we beleive that God has a hand in our lives as the creator, through the Holy Spirit.

Spirituality at Trinity Oaks allows children to flourish. Spirituality at Trinity Oaks is about:

  • Joy in the time and moment

  • Taking the time to take pleaure in the world around us

  • Inspiration and curiosity

  • Love for ourselves and others

We nurture the spiritual development of our children through every aspect of school life, allowing them to explore their own spirituality:

  • Through an exciting and engaging curriculum

  • Through play

  • Through the creative arts

  • Through connected relationships

  • Through responsibilities

  • Through worshiping together

  • Through shared and individual prayer

At Trinity Oaks the children are supported and encouraged to think about what makes them go ‘wow’ or explore the issues around social justice - where the world does not seem fair.