Fruit of the Spirit
​At Boutcher School, we use the Fruit of the Spirit to underpin, embed, and nurture our vision and values of Faith, Family, and Fascination. Rooted in the teachings of the Bible, the Fruit of the Spirit provide a meaningful Christian framework that shapes our relationships, attitudes, and actions. The Fruit of the Spirit guide our school community to grow together and flourish in all aspects of life.
Love
Love is the foundation of all we do at Boutcher. Guided by Jesus’ teaching to love one another as He has loved us (John 13: 34). This love is shown through kindness, respect and understanding in our relationships with each other.
Patience
Patience is a core value, reflecting understanding, compassion and perseverance. It helps us navigate daily challenges in learning, friendships and personal growth and reminds us to approach learning and our relationships with a calm, steady attitude.
Joy
Joy is a gift from God, rooted in the teachings of Jesus. We understand that Joy is more than just happiness, it is a deep, contentment and gratitude that comes from knowing we are loved and valued by God, and by one
another.
Kindness
Kindness is more than being polite – it’s about showing care and respect for others in all we do and all we say, as we sing at the start of our services. Kindness is encouraged in thoughts, words and actions.
Peace
For us peace means creating an environment where every individual feels valued safe and a sense of belonging. We strive to maintain a calm atmosphere throughout our school, allowing children and staff to feel relaxed and comfortable.
Goodness
Goodness is palpable at Boutcher and it shapes the way we live, learn and interact. It us to make choices rooted in honesty and fairness with compassion for ourselves and for the wider world.
Faithfulness
Faithfulness reflects our commitment to God, each other and our wider Boutcher community. Just as God’s love for us is constant and unchanging, we are encouraged to remain faithful in our relationships, responsibilities, and actions towards each other.
Gentleness
Gentleness reflects love and compassion. It encourages us to approach others with care and respect, understanding that every person is unique and deserving of kindness. It helps us to speak thoughtfully, listen attentively and to act harmoniously.
Self-Control
Self-control helps us to make wise decisions which is supported by our three school rules. Cultivating self-control enables us all to grow into honest and morally upright members of society. Self-control enables us to manage our emotions, behaviour and actions.