The Cedar Federation Enfield
The Cedar Federation is a community of two church schools: Freezywater St. George's & St. James' which after partnership working for 2 years moved on to federate in September 2024.
Our Federation Vision
One federation family, working and flourishing together to serve and nurture our communities.
Bible Quote: ‘I myself will take a shoot from the very top of a cedar and plant it… it will produce branches and bear fruit and become a splendid cedar.’ (Ezekiel 17:22-23)
Our Ethos:
We are a family of church schools, committed to working together whilst retaining our unique character.
An outward looking federation, we collaborate and seek out best practice to ensure high quality provision.
Through, knowing, valuing and understanding each individual, we work together to enable all to flourish.
We set high expectations, building inclusive learning experiences that are representative of the diverse communities within our schools.
As church schools we foster each individual journey and relationship with faith.
For more information on St. James' Primary School please click the link below:
https://www.stjamesenfield.org.uk/
Information regarding the name
The cedar is a magnificent tree. It is also rich in biblical symbolism. Within Scripture, the cedar is described as a strong tree, nourishing and protecting the life that thrives in its branches. It is also an important wood used by Solomon to make the Temple (1 Kings 6:10) and for kinto build their palaces (2 Samuel 5:11). According to Christian belief, the abundant qualities of the cedar somehow describe the characteristics of Christ (Ezekiel 17:22-23).
The cedar is also a significant tree within the London Borough of Enfield. One of the earliest examples found in England was planted by Dr Robert Uvedale in 1663 (on the site of Palace Gardens shopping centre). Although this tree was cut down in 1927, there is still a memorial commemorating this important tree in the shopping centre today.
Perhaps more famous today is the magnificent specimen within the grounds of Forty Hall. This tree, in its splendour, rivals and perhaps even surpasses the grand 17th Century House next to it.
The epithet ‘Cedar’ is certainly apt for our federation: as we hope – within the Church of England tradition - to foster the flourishing of children’s minds and aspirations within our schools.