Rooted in faith, we reach for the stars

"May Christ dwell in our hearts through faith as we are rooted and grounded in love"

Ephesians 3:17

At Holy Trinity, we believe that advocacy is not merely an act of speaking out, but a manifestation of our core values, which are deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus. We cherish our school values—Community, Aspiration, Resilience, and Enjoyment—grounded in the teachings of Jesus, and promote a culture of Courageous Advocacy.

This foundation shapes our worship and the daily life within our educational environment, allowing us to celebrate Courageous Advocacy in meaningful ways. It is inspiring to witness our pupils embody these values, as many of them are motivated to champion causes that resonate with their hearts. For instance, we have seen children and staff courageously donate their beautifully long hair to create wigs for other children undergoing cancer treatment, showcasing compassion and selflessness. Additionally, some have climbed mountains to raise funds for various important causes.

These acts not only illustrate the importance of advocacy but also empower our students to make tangible differences in the world, encouraging a lifelong commitment to social justice and charitable acts.

Over recent years we have, and continue to, carry out a range of different fund raising activities to support many fantastic causes, some of which include:

• Stratford upon Avon Local Food Bank
• Harvest Festival Donations
• Children in Need
• The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
• Rags to Riches Clothing Appeal
• Romanian Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Courageous Advocacy in Action within our School Community

Our fantastic children and staff regularly undertake acts of Courageous Advocacy, which reflect our Christian values and ethos.

Mrs DeHoest spreads Christmas Cheer!

On behalf of the Amen Trust, our wonderful Mrs DeHoest has been collecting donations from staff and children to fill shoeboxes to send to Romania as part of the Romanian Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Donations from members of our school community have helped to fill 45 shoeboxes to send to Romania throughout December. Thank you for helping to send seeds of love to those in need. 

Luca and his Dad challenge themselves to climb Mount Snowdon

Luca is a keen cyclist and expressed an interest in being able to support a class mate who has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair to purchase a specialised trike. Specialised trikes are very expensive and Luca was adamant that he wanted to do something to help raise as much money as possible to support this fantastic cause. 

Staff and Children get the chop

Esa, Annie, Lily, Gracie and Miss Adams are just a few examples some of our wonderful school community who have donated their hair to The Little Princess Trust who make real hair wigs for children and young people who are suffering from cancer or other hair loss illnesses. 

Foodbank Support and Collections

As part of our commitment to courageous advocacy, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School proudly supports Stratford Foodbank. Guided by our Christian vision and values, we believe in standing alongside those in our local community who are experiencing hardship.

We recognise that some families within our own school community may rely on the support of the foodbank, and we want all families to feel respected, supported and empowered in making the choice to access help when it is needed. Our partnership with Stratford Foodbank reflects our commitment to dignity, compassion and care for all.

We regularly share Stratford Foodbank updates on our website and take practical action by holding two whole-school collections each year: a Rainbow Harvest Collection in the autumn and a Reverse Advent Collection in December. The Reverse Advent has been a valued tradition at Holy Trinity for over ten years, helping pupils learn about generosity, compassion and serving others.