As a Church of England Academy, the Christian Ethos and Values filters through each and every aspect of our lives. We have been described as providing “a distinctively Christian environment in which all students and staff, from whatever background, are supported and encouraged to flourish and be the best they can be” (SIAMs Report 2016).
St Wilfrid’s holds worship right at the heart of the Academy and expresses its Christian Distinctiveness not only in the way we live out our lives together but in our collective worship life too. Whilst we recognise each member of the Academy has a different background and story, we seek to create an atmosphere where the God-given potential is drawn out of all, in order for them to thrive wherever life takes them.
Practically, we celebrate a new theme each week in a relevant and relatable way through collective worship, business assemblies and in form groups. This allows time for both staff and students to contemplate each theme.
One of the unique opportunities St Wilfrid’s has, is celebrating together at
Blackburn Cathedral. Each year there are five occasions where the Academy comes together to share in communion and collective worship within the cathedral. Students get to access different forms of worship expression, such as dance, drama and music, as well as hearing a topical message from one of our local clergy.
