'Pray, reflect, learn and grow to mirror the love of Jesus'
Our Mission is achieved through…………………
Spirituality
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We pray together daily and make worship a priority in our school community.
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We respond to the call of God and through our example encourage the children to do the same.
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Each member of our community, regardless of gender, race, creed or colour is regarded as a precious individual, and is treated as such, thus nurturing a cohesive school community which is a model of justice and love enabling the development of self discipline.
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We actively seek to promote the basic virtues of honesty, fairness, politeness and race equality so that this will become a way of life for the children.
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We journey with parents, parish, clergy and community to prepare the children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation so developing their personal commitment and growth in Jesus.
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We encourage the children to develop a caring attitude e.g. establishing prayer friend relationships and Year 6 responsibilities.
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The children enjoy a Celebration Assembly on Fridays led by one of the classes. We praise the Workers of the Week 'Wows', award Golden Bear (to a child in each FS KS1 class) and find out which KS2 Planet has achieved the most points. Sport reports are shared by the children and children are awarded pen if they meet our high standards for super handwriting! Afterwards parents and visitors are warmly invited to stay and have a cup of tea in the staffroom.
School Community
We recognise the special individual role of clergy, governors, teachers, parents, support staff, ancillary workers and children in our school whilst promoting and maintaining the mutual support between these ‘parts of the whole’. Together with all who work in the school, we aim to further develop the partnership of parents in all areas of our school life.
“Relationships with other pupils and with staff are very good and the school is a happy,
caring and racially harmonious community.”
OfSTED Report March 2005
Parish Community
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We believe that our school is part of Sacred Heart Parish Family
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We hold the Mass sacred and the need to pray together as a parish family on Sunday.
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We value and support all aspects of our parish life and community.
Through Curriculum
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We strive to develop a Jesus-centred teaching and learning environment in which a broad and balanced curriculum is delivered.
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We promote a discipline for learning to encourage self -belief, confidence and independent learning in the children, empowering them to develop a sense of citizenship knowing how to work co-operatively and collaboratively.
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In acknowledging the value of each person, we strive to provide equal opportunities for all. We recognise and respect in particular Special Educational Needs and a need for an enhanced understanding of gender, race, creeds and cultures. We identify the more able children and our Gifted and Talented policy addresses issues to ensure needs are met.
Through the Wider Community
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We reach out to touch the lives of those in need by fund - raising for recognised charities – home and abroad and through involvement in projects answering need e.g. Love in a Box Campaign.
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We recognise we are part of a multi-cultural society and as such encourage greater involvement e.g. visiting places of worship for other faiths, inviting outside guests into school.
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We aim to increase the awareness of the needs of the disabled and other minority groups. |