Vision and Values

Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens.

Promoting Fundamental British Values

In accordance with The Department for Education we aim to actively promote British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law. The Key Values are: democracy; rule of law; individual liberty; mutual respect; and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs.

Our school code promotes these values by encouraging all to follow Our Lord's advice to 'treat others as you would wish to be treated'. Also, our mission statement, inspired by Gospel values, asks everyone to 'show kindness and respect' to each other.

School Rules created by the Children

Mission Statement

Aims and Vision

Our vision is to raise the achievements, both academic and spiritual, of all children at St Mary’s. It is set firmly within the context of our school’s mission statement

We welcome everyone into our school community to love, learn and grow together through God’s light and Gospel values.

Our creative curriculum built around our rural area helps to prepare every child for an ever changing world built on respect and allowing them to shine.

We want children to gain a love of learning in a safe, welcoming environment in partnership with our teachers, parish, parents and carers with our core Gospel values central to everything we do.

Our goal is to develop the full human potential of each unique individual in an environment where core Gospel values are demonstrated.

Objectives

Education

To provide a challenging curriculum that inspires all children to achieve their potential
To develop lively and enquiring minds and consolidate the skills and abilities necessary to secure success of the highest personal academic achievement
To recognise the RE programme as the keystone of the curriculum
To maximise useful opportunities for learning stemming from the rural environment
To provide an education which will prepare each pupil for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life

Community

To ensure the children have a clear voice and are listened to
To strive to communicate effectively with all members of school community
To encourage participation in local pastoral and spiritual celebrations

Our Core Gospel Values

For everyone to show love, kindness, respect, compassion, forgiveness, truth and justice to each other
To live out Gospel values by supporting a range of charitable causes
To live out the faith through daily prayer, work and play
To try and live in the image and likeness of God