Vision and Virtues

Our Trust Vision

We strive as a trust:

  • To create and sustain challenging, stimulating, nurturing and exciting learning experiences where all children achieve well and are keen to learn.
  • To deliver good and outstanding teaching and learning for all pupils everyday.
  • To offer an inclusive framework for education that opens for our children "Life in all its fullness"
  • To empower leadership at all levels to drive improvements so that each school is aspirational and moves to its next level of performance
Our School Vision

The Bible verse John 10:10, "Live life in all its fullness’ relates profoundly to Fullerton’s vision for education by emphasising the holistic development of the child, aiming for a fullness of life that encompasses spiritual, intellectual, social, and personal flourishing.

At Fullerton school, we believe this, "life in all it’s fullness” is not just a physical existence but a rich, full, and meaningful life, a share in the very life of God. It signifies human flourishing in its deepest sense, beginning under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit through faith, hope, and love of God, and reaching its fullness in the world to come.

Fullerton, seeks to foster this, “life in all its fullness" in children by nurturing the whole child.

Holistic Development: Just as, "life in its fullness" refers to a comprehensive flourishing, Fullerton aims for the holistic development of the child —not just academically, but also morally, spiritually, socially, and physically. We recognise that a child is a whole person, and education should cater to all these dimensions to help them realise their full potential.

Unlocking Potential and Human Flourishing: Jesus' mission is to help individuals realise their humanity. Similarly, we are a fundamental enabler of nurturing the whole child, a key to human flourishing.
 

Fullerton provides the tools and environment for children to discover and develop their unique talents and capabilities, allowing them to "realise his or her full potential".
 

Formation of Virtues: “Life in all its fullness" at Fullerton, is not just about transmitting knowledge but also about forming character. It aims to help children "assimilate fundamental virtues", of respect, courage, honesty, and perseverance, which are essential for living a full and responsible life.
 

Empowerment for Responsible Living: Life in all its fullness is one lived responsibly. Fullerton equips children with the knowledge, skills, and moral compass to make responsible choices, contribute positively to society, and shape their own future. It prepares them to be active and responsible members of society.
 

Foundation for Future Growth: Fullerton is the foundational stage. By providing a rich and nurturing environment, it sets children on a path towards continued growth and the deeper experience of "life in all its fullness" as they mature. It develops their capacity for faith and understanding that will blossom fully in later years.

Our School Virtues

Our school vision threads through every part of our school life through the virtues of: perseverance, respect, courage and honesty. 

We promote Christian virtues in all that we do with a particular emphasis on:

Respect is love in action

Matthew 23:29 "Love your neighbour as yourself"

At Fullerton we place strong emphasis on the virtue or respect which is central to our Christian vision and woven throughout our school life.  This virtue is brought to life through the story of Ruth the woman who showed remarkable respect during her time on Moab and beyond. 

 

All of our children learn Ruth’s story alongside the Bible verse “Love thy neighbour”, helping them understand that respect is not just about manners—it’s about how we treat others, ourselves, and the world around us. Ruth respected Naomi’s age, sorrow, and wisdom; she embraced a new community and faith with trust in God; and she worked with humility and honesty. Boaz, in turn, respected Ruth—her kindness, hard work, and family story. These moments teach our children that respect is a lived action. As a school, we believe that Respect means recognising the dignity in every person, just as each of us is made in the image and likeness of God. The story of Ruth helps children see that this ancient story still speaks to us today.

 

 

Perseverance is the strength to keep going and do what's right even when it is hard.

Hebrews: 12:1 "Let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us."

At Fullerton, we place a strong emphasis on the virtue of Resilience through the story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho. This story teaches children that perseverance means keeping going—even when things feel difficult or progress is slow.

The Israelites could have stopped marching around Jericho. They could have said, “It’s not working.” But they didn’t. They trusted, they persevered—and in the end, amazing things happened.

We teach all our children the Bible verse:
“Let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.” – Hebrews 12:1

Perseverance is powerful. It’s not about being the fastest or the strongest—it’s about staying the course, even when it’s hard.

We help children connect this to their daily lives:

Struggling with tricky maths? Persevere.
Trying to be kind when it’s tough?  Persevere.
Praying and not seeing answers yet? Persevere.


At Fullerton, we believe that resilience is built every day—through effort, trust, and the courage to keep going.

 

 

 

 Courage is to do what is right, even when it’s hard or scary.

At Fullerton, we place great emphasis on the virtue of courage through the story of David and Goliath in the Valley of Elah. We teach our children that:

Elah, Courage: To do what is right, even when it’s hard or scary.

All of our children know the story of David—a young boy who defeated a giant not with strength or armour, but with trust in God, a sling, a stone, and deep courage.

David showed:

Trust in God, even when others were afraid.
Boldness to step forward when others stepped back.
Belief in himself and what he had been given.


We help children apply this to their lives. Courage doesn’t always look loud or strong. Sometimes courage is:

Standing up for someone who’s alone.
Saying no when others say yes.
Trying again when something feels too hard.


We all face giants—like fear, peer pressure, or failure. But, like David, we believe we can face them with courage.

We also teach the Bible verse:
“For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7

At Fullerton, we believe God gives us the strength to be.

Honesty is being truthful in your words and actions.

At Fullerton, we place strong emphasis on the virtue of Honesty through the story of Abraham in Hebron.

Abraham wasn’t known for riches or power—but for his honesty. When his wife Sarah died, he needed a place to bury her. Even though he was offered land for free, Abraham chose to pay a fair price for the burial cave in Hebron. He did the right thing, even when no one expected him to.

Why does this story matter?
Because Abraham showed us:

Honesty, even when no one was watching
Fairness, even when it wasn’t required
Integrity, choosing what is right over what is easy


We teach children that:
Honesty means being truthful in your words and actions.

We also share this Bible verse:
2 Corinthians 4:5-6 – “For it is God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness.’”


Honesty is like light—it shines through, even in difficult moments.

At Fullerton, we help children understand that honesty is not just about telling the truth—it’s about living truthfully in everything we do.