Randwick Church of England Primary
SchoolOur Vision and Values
We nuture a creative and passionate community, where children flourish as strong, resilient and positive role modes for each other in school and in the wider world. We are committed to developing creative, compassionate children, excited about learning, knowing that everyone has unique skills and opportunities to be a force for good.
Our Christian Vision:
"Hands, feet and hearts that make a difference"
Inspired by the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) and the prayer of St. Teresa of Avila.
“Go and do likewise.” – Luke 10:37
At the heart of our school is the belief that every child and adult is uniquely made in the image of God, loved and valued for who they are. Guided by Jesus’ teaching in the story of The Good Samaritan, we seek to live out a love that notices, cares, and takes action — love that makes a real difference in the lives of others.
We are also inspired by the words of St. Teresa of Avila:
“Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands, no feet on earth but yours.”
These words remind us that Jesus calls us to be His hands, His feet, and His heart in the world today — living out His love through what we do and how we treat others.
Our vision — “Hands, feet and hearts that make a difference” — shapes all that we do:
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We use our hands to help, create, and serve.
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We use our feet to walk towards what is right and to stand up for others.
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We use our hearts to show love, kindness, and forgiveness, following the example of Jesus.
Through our curriculum, worship, and daily life together, we nurture every child to flourish — academically, socially, and spiritually. We aim to equip all members of our school community to act with courage, compassion, and faith, making a difference in our school, our community, and our world.
We believe that academic excellence is not separate from spiritual and personal growth, but deeply connected to it. As children learn to use their hands, feet, and hearts to serve others, they also develop the resilience, curiosity, and critical thinking needed to thrive in their learning. Our vision inspires a culture of high expectations, where children are encouraged to explore their God-given potential, persevere through challenges, and celebrate their achievements — all within a nurturing and inclusive Christian environment.
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”
“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’
“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Christ Has No Body
Christ has no body but yours,
No hands, no feet on earth but yours,
Yours are the eyes with which he looks
Compassion on this world,
Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good,
Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world.
Yours are the hands, yours are the feet,
Yours are the eyes, you are his body.
Christ has no body now but yours,
No hands, no feet on earth but yours,
Yours are the eyes with which he looks
compassion on this world.
Christ has no body now on earth but yours.
St Teresa of Avila