Every child, parent, governor and member of the school community is unique in self, and unique in the qualities they have to offer. All aspects of our warm and welcoming school: the relationships, the curriculum, the policies, the aims and objectives, the pastoral care and guidance have the potential to speak of God’s presence in our lives, helping us to unlock our potential. The purpose of a Catholic school is to jointly ‘hand on the faith’ in partnership with home and parish. The faith journey is begun at home, and our aim is to support each child in their journey of faith and spirituality, working alongside parents, the first educators of the children. We welcome, and are inclusive of, families of all faiths and no faith, and our Catholic faith is strengthened by the understanding and respect of the other faiths and cultures represented at our school. We value the importance of the spiritual journey made by all pupils, staff, parents, parishioners, governors and our parish priest, with the school acting as a cornerstone.
Our Aims
- To ensure that each child feels happy, safe, valued and loved.
- To provide an exciting, fun and enjoyable educational experience for each child and promote a life-long love of learning
- To inspire our pupils to aim high, reach for the stars, be the best they can be and make the most of every opportunity that is given to them.
- To ensure that each child meets their God-given potential and is nurtured academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.
- To encourage each member of the school community to live their life in accordance with gospel values and to make a positive contribution to British society, respecting and understanding our neighbours in our community.
- To make prayer, worship and liturgy relevant and meaningful for each individual and to provide a learning environment that will enhance the development of faith and spirituality of everyone in the school community.
- To work in partnership with parents, the parish, the community and other local schools, in order to provide a wide range of supportive interactions for our pupils.
- To have lots of fun, make magical memories and share smiles every day!
We desire to follow the teachings of the Gospel revealed through the Church and look to scripture for revelation from God which will guide us in the way he wants us to live. In the Gospels and our Church tradition, we find the person of Jesus, through his teachings and interactions with people, showing us the way to live our lives. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5) encapsulate the values we want to live by and that we would want to nurture and develop in the children in our care:
Faithfulness & Integrity, Dignity & Compassion, Humility & Gentleness,
Truth & Justice, Forgiveness & Mercy, Purity & Holiness,
Tolerance & Peace and Service & Sacrifice.
We recognise the importance of worship, whether this is done together in Mass or liturgies, or alone in quiet reflection. We provide opportunities for parents to join us in our worship through ‘Stay and Play’ sessions. We recognise that parents are a child’s first educators; we wish to support parents, and be supported by them, in ensuring all pupils achieve their potential and make the most of their God-given gifts. These are celebrated in our ‘Celebration of Talents’ assembly on Fridays. Our pupils take a lead role in planning and delivering worship activities across the school, in a range of different prayer spaces.
Our Trust Values
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Trust Mission and Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
