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Letter from Bishop of Durham

Bishop Justin

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Bishop Justin

A few years ago I was involved in mediation in an African country after severe fighting had driven many people from their homes. A sports stadium had been turned into a refugee camp.

Rows and rows of white tents, packed together, stretched into the distance. It had become a town of 25,000 people.

In the middle of the camp was a clear area, under some trees. Crowds of children were sitting in the hot sun.

I went close to see what was happening and found that a local church had created a school, so that the children should not miss too much education just because of war

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Letter from Bishop Justin

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In this section

  • Context
  • How does the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision enable pupils and adults to flourish? (IQ1)
  • Strand 2 Wisdom, Knowledge & Skills
  • Strand 3 Character Development
  • Strand 4 Community & Living Well Together
  • Strand 5 Dignity, Respect & Embracing Difference
  • Strand 6 Collective Worship
  • Strand 7 RE

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Warwick Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
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