Catholic Life and Mission

Welcome to our Catholic Life Page!

CSI Report 5th May 2023 - 

Diocesan inspection report said:

Progress and attainment of pupils in RE is good; the result of good teaching and outstanding behaviour of the children. They involve themselves wholeheartedly in opportunities to exercise their generosity in helping others.

Pupils’ response to the present school prayer opportunities is outstanding, in terms of willingness to participate and a real sense of engagement in the life of the Spirit regardless of faith background or none.

OFSTED report said:

There is a strong sense of pastoral care across the school, which reflects the school’s Catholic values. Leaders promote pupils’ personal development well. They teach them how to be responsible, active citizens. Pupils raise money for charity or make donations to organisations in the local community. Parents and carers value the opportunities available to their children. A comment made by a parent reflects the views of many others: ‘My child is not just learning academically, but also spiritually and how to be a kind and caring person.' OFSTED December 2022

Our Mission at St. Mary's

The Catholic Life of the school is given the highest priority where the development of an authentic Catholic ethos is actively sought by all. Children are empowered to have a thorough understanding of the Church’s liturgical year, its seasons, rites and symbols.  Within the school community, prayer has a profound and visible effect on the development of all pupils and staff irrespective of ability or faith background. As a school, we promote a love of faith; engaging and inspiring our children to take responsibility for promoting the Catholic ethos of our community whilst seeking to lead and develop this further. Developing a greater understanding of vocation is fundamental in giving our children a meaningful reason to live out their faith. Teachers ensure that children are provided with opportunities to develop their thinking and respond to questions of faith. Our school celebrates, develops and enhances the Catholic Life of our children and ensures our Catholic ethos underpins all that we do and strive to achieve.

Christ has no body on earth but ours. Ours are the hands with which He heals.

Ours are His eyes, His feet, His lips. Ours are the hearts through which He loves.

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Our Curriculum - Catholic Social Teaching Coverage 

Our whole school curriculum is centred around the principles of Building the Kingdom and Catholic Social Teaching. In principle, this means bringing the unchangeable values of the Gospel into an everchanging modern society. Our curriculum and pedagogical approach provides our children with a foundation to make the world a better place. Our children realise that they are not too young to make a difference and that each individual's unique vocation is not for the future but for now. All of the children's learning leads them towards answering one of these Big Questions at the end of each learning block. Please see our 'Curriculum' page to view our overviews and find more information. Curriculum Page