Our Bible Story- The Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25-37)

The Bible passage we have chosen as a way of representing our school and our values is that of ‘The Good Samaritan’

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

(New International Version)

On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’”

“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?”

In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he travelled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

“Which of these three do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

 

Our school is shaped by the story Jesus told of the Good Samaritan. It begins with a question: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” and Jesus’ simple but profound answer: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’

In our learning community, we believe that questions matter. Like the expert in the law, our pupils are encouraged to ask, explore and wonder. We value talk, dialogue, and reflection in every lesson, because understanding grows when we share and listen together.

The Samaritan’s actions in the story — stopping, helping, giving, and going beyond expectation — show us what real love looks like: love that crosses boundaries, sees the humanity in others, and acts with mercy. While others passed by, the Samaritan saw a neighbour in need and responded with compassion.

This is the heart of our school’s message: Love God. Love Others.

It challenges us to reject indifference and discrimination, and instead be people who show care, courage and kindness — especially when it is hard.

We see this reflected in our daily life through Our School Learning Values - 3R's:

• Ready to learn and serve
• Respectful of every person’s dignity
• Responsible in our actions and choices

The story also reminds us that love has no boundaries. In Jesus’ time, the idea of a Samaritan being the hero was shocking — yet it showed that God’s love reaches beyond prejudice and rivalry. At St Peter’s, we are committed to being a welcoming and inclusive school. We celebrate the uniqueness of each person and encourage our children to build friendships and communities where everyone belongs.

It reminds us that love is more than words — it is action

 

Living Our Vision:

We live our vision every day through:

• A curriculum that nurtures spiritual, moral, academic, and emotional growth
• Worship that deepens our understanding of God’s love and our call to love others
• Opportunities for service, leadership, and creative expression
• A culture where each child can ask, grow, belong and flourish

 

At St Peter-in-Thanet, we walk the road together — ready to stop, listen, and love as the Good Samaritan did. Just as the Samaritan chose love over prejudice, we too strive to be a school where every act of kindness builds a stronger, more inclusive, and grace-filled community.