Chaplaincy

Christ's School is a Church of England voluntary-aided Secondary School.  It is an inclusive Christian community committed to developing Christian values through everything that we do.

We recognise that members of our community might not share this faith but we ask for a commitment to our values. It is these shared values which have shaped Christ’s over recent years and which give Christ’s school its distinctive character. We welcome staff and students of all faiths and none. We strive to develop mutual understanding and respect between faiths and we support staff and students in nurturing their own faith.  As a community which includes people of a range of faith backgrounds, we celebrate both our distinctive Christian ethos and the diversity of religious traditions within our school.

At Christ's School we have a full-time School Chaplain, Ada, who has over 20 years’ experience working in a pastoral setting. Her primary task in the school is to provide pastoral care for the students and staff, to develop the spiritual life of the school in ways that meet the needs of our school community and to help build relations with the wider community. Ada is always available in our lovely chapel, located at the heart of the school, to offers hospitality and to support the spiritual lives of all members of our multi-faith community.  Alongside our school dog, Pepper, Ada offers a warm welcome to everyone. Whether you're seeking a quiet place to reflect, someone to listen, or simply a kind word, the chapel is a supportive, safe space for all staff and students.

Collective Worship is a central part of the weekly rhythm of school and is a precious space to explore our Christian identity and themes related to our values lives. This is complemented by daily prayers and reflections in tutor time and special services to mark the key moments in the Christian calendar.

Students and staff are encouraged not only to learn about our values but also to live them focussing on our desire to be a community together of all ages. Throughout their years at Christ’s School, students have ample opportunities to reflect upon their development, both academic and personal.

Religious Education is at the heart of our values, with a particular focus on building positive relationships, exploring life's questions and developing awareness - not only learning about religion, but also learning from religion. Students at Christ's are encouraged to take on responsibility as active global citizens, working to raise money for charities and supporting local community groups.

Because of our Christian ethos, we approach each student as a valued individual and support them to develop their God-given potential. We encourage in students a sense of respect for people from other cultures, experiences and backgrounds and a desire to serve and to use their gifts and talents well.

Jesus said

"I have come that they may have life, life in all it's fullness" John 10:10

Christ’s School is outward-facing and we seek to serve the local community wherever the opportunity may arise. We work alongside other bodies to share our resources and to promote the common good in Richmond. The Church is strongly represented on the governing body and there is a strong partnership with Richmond team ministry Churches and Holy Trinity Richmond.

Read our School Spirituality Statement and more about our values of Love, Justice and Peace in the document below.

Christ's School spirituality statement