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