St Marie's Catholic Primary School

St Marie’s Mission, Vision and Values

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Learning through Faith, Love and Respect

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At St Marie’s, we believe that every child is a precious and unique gift from God. We seek to create a warm, welcoming and nurturing community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

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Aims and Objectives of St Marie's Catholic School

 

1. To foster the spiritual and moral development of the children within the context of the Catholic faith

2. To provide a welcoming, happy, safe environment where children can develop self respect, a sense of individual worth and are able to cooperate with and show consideration to others

3. To provide a stimulating learning environment within which uniqueness is recognised and individual gifts and talents from God are nurtured and developed

4. To foster independent learning and develop skills for the future

5. To develop and maintain positive relationships between parents, the parish, LEA and the wider community

6. To provide high quality leadership in all areas of school life

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Our mission, “Learning through Faith, Love and Respect,” is at the heart of everything we do. We want our children to grow not only in knowledge and understanding, but also in faith, character and confidence. Through the example of Jesus, we encourage our children to love one another, to forgive, to show kindness and to treat every person with dignity and respect.

As a Catholic school, our faith is woven into the life of our whole community. Through prayer, worship, the Sacraments and our daily interactions with one another, we help our children to recognise God’s presence in their lives and to understand that they are loved unconditionally by Him.

We want our children to leave St Marie’s with hearts full of faith, hope and love; with the courage to make good choices; and with a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

We believe that children flourish when home, school and parish work together. By supporting and encouraging one another, we can provide the strong foundations that enable every child to become the person God calls them to be.

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Our School Values

Our seven school values guide the way we live, learn and grow together at St Marie’s. They are rooted in the teachings and example of Jesus and help us to understand what it means to be part of a loving Catholic community.

Welcoming

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35

At St Marie’s, everyone should feel that they belong. We welcome children, families, staff and visitors with warmth, friendship and a smile. We celebrate the gifts and uniqueness of every member of our community and make sure that no one feels left out.

Forgiving

“Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” — Luke 6:37

We all make mistakes. Jesus teaches us that forgiveness gives us the opportunity to begin again. We encourage our children to say sorry when they have hurt someone, to accept apologies with grace and to understand that forgiveness can bring healing and peace.

 

A Team

“We are many parts, but all one body.” — Romans 12:5

We are stronger when we work together. At St Marie’s, we value cooperation, friendship and belonging. Children, staff, families and our parish community all have an important part to play. We encourage everyone to support one another, celebrate each other’s successes and work together when things are difficult.

 

Respectful

“Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Outdo one another in showing honour.” — Romans 12:10

Every person is made in the image and likeness of God and deserves to be treated with dignity. We show respect through our words, our actions and the way we listen to others. We care for ourselves, for one another, for our school and for the wonderful world that God has entrusted to us.

Kind

“Be kind and compassionate to one another.” — Ephesians 4:32

Kindness can transform someone’s day. A smile, a helping hand, a thoughtful word or simply noticing when someone needs a friend can make a real difference. Following the example of Jesus, we encourage our children to look beyond themselves and to show kindness to everyone, especially those who may be finding life difficult.

 

Honest

“The truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

We encourage our children to be truthful, trustworthy and courageous. Honesty means telling the truth, keeping our promises and taking responsibility for our choices. We want our children to know that they can always speak openly and that, even when telling the truth is difficult, doing what is right matters.

 

Faithful

“I am with you always.” — Matthew 28:20

Faith is at the centre of who we are at St Marie’s. We encourage our children to develop a deep and personal relationship with God and to trust in His love and guidance. Through prayer, worship, the Sacraments and our everyday lives, we help our children to discover that God is always with them.

These values are more than words on a page. They are the way we strive to live together each day.

At St Marie’s, we want every child to learn with curiosity, live with compassion and grow in faith. We want them to discover their God-given talents, to have the confidence to use them well and to understand that they have an important part to play in our world.

Above all, we want our children to know that they are loved by God, valued by our community and capable of making a difference.

Together, through Faith, Love and Respect, we can help every child to flourish.

St Marie’s — Learning through Faith, Love and Respect.

 

 

British Values

British values have evolved from our Christian tradition.  We discuss these weekly in our Picture News Assembly