--- title: "Church Distinctiveness" url: "https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/church-distinctiveness" school: "Eastry Primary School" --- School Tours & Open Day for children starting school in September 2027. School Tours 12th, 13th & 15th October & 23rd, 24th and 26th November. Open Day - Saturday, 28th November 10am-12noon. To book call 01304 611360 or email office@eastry.kent.sch.uk # Church Distinctiveness ### Welcome We are proud to be a Church (Voluntary Controlled) School. We see our values of compassion, welcoming, joy, respect and perseverance at the heart of everything we do. Worship revolves around a weekly 'question to ponder' and the children are taught how our values can be interpreted and used in our everyday lives to respond to these questions. Our local Church is St. Mary's in Eastry and we have strong links with the Church. We visit the Church throughout the year as well as for special services such as; Harvest, Carol Service, Founder Day, Easter Service and our Year 6 leavers. Our aim is to offer the children the opportunity to reflect an offer experiences in order to encourage and promote their spiritual development. Our Christian distinctiveness is best described through our school vison; Our school family is committed to sustaining and growing a nurturing, learning community. We strive to promote a welcoming and open ethos to ensure all feel happy, safe and respected. We value each member of our community as unique individuals where all are encouraged and inspired to fulfil their potential as God intended. ### Our School - [Welcome](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/welcome) - [Church Distinctiveness](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/church-distinctiveness) - [Our School Vision](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/church-distinctiveness/values) - [Charities](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/church-distinctiveness/charities) - [Collective Worship](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/church-distinctiveness/collective-worship) - RE Curriculum - [Reflection Area](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/church-distinctiveness/reflection-area) - [Spirituality](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/church-distinctiveness/spirituality) - [St. Mary's Church](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/church-distinctiveness/the-church) - [SIAMS](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/church-distinctiveness/siams) - [Governors](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/governors/governors-and-write-up) - [Ofsted Reports and School Inspections](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/ofsted) - [Our School Values](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/our-school-values) - [PE and Sport Premium Funding](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/sports-premium) - [Policies](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/policies) - [Promoting Positive Behaviour](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/discipline-and-behaviour) - [Pupil Premium](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/pupil-premium) - Pupil Voice - [School Council](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/eastry-echo/school-council) - [School Digital Leaders](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/eastry-echo/digital-leaders) - [School Libarians](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/eastry-echo/school-librarians) - [School Ethos Team](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/eastry-echo/school-ethos-team) - [School Collaboration](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/school-collaboration) - School Pet - [Maddie - Our School Dog](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/school-pets/maddie-our-school-dog) - [School Staff](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/school-staff) - [School's Financial Information](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/school-s-financial-information) ![Eastry Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/eastry-primary-school/images/logo/Untitled_design_(2).png) #### Eastry Primary School Cook's Lea Eastry Sandwich CT13 0LR 01304 611360 #### Useful Links - [Ofsted](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/ofsted) - [Policies](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/our-school/policies) - [Attendance](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/parents/attendance) - [Contact Us](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/contact) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/eastrycofeprimary/directory_personal_details?locale=en_GB) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/eastrycofeprimary/) © Copyright 2019–2026 Eastry Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.eastry.kent.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)