Children's Christian Leadership Groups
Ethos Leaders
Through our Ethos group, leaders help other children in school understand our values, spirituality, and prayer. They also guide children and adults on how to apply these values in their daily lives. We firmly believe that by instilling these values, we have transformed our school community into better citizens and individuals who actively contribute to the well-being of others. We have presented numerous times to school and community leaders to share our journey and the positive impact it has had on our school.
Children's Chaplains
A Children’s Chaplain is an individual who contributes to the spiritual, prayer, and pastoral needs of their school community. We envision the Children’s Chaplain as someone who is ‘there’ for other children and staff, particularly those who require additional support, comfort, a space for reflection or prayer, or simply a listening ear that positively impacts their mental health and well-being. Our Children’s Chaplains are committed to caring for all members of the school community, regardless of their faith. Ethos Teams and Children’s Chaplains will enrich the SMSC opportunities and explorations of their school.
Shades
Shades, an incredible program developed by Ni-Cola, a member of the Children Changing Places Team, aims to address the injustice of racism and emphasise the significance of loving one’s neighbour. At St. James, this principle forms the core of our school vision. We have Shades ambassadors who meet weekly and collaborate with Ni-Cola and staff members. These ambassadors have delivered profound worship services, spoken out against racism, and developed activities with other ethos leadership teams to promote equality and fairness.