School Vision and Values

Our Vision

We will work as a whole school community to support and deliver a high quality, nurturing and respectful learning environment that inspires all of our children to rise above the ordinary and is open to the spirituality* of all our children.

We will encourage all children to understand and adapt positively as active citizens and courageous advocates – to participate and make a difference in the diverse world in which we live.

Through our high standards of teaching and personalised learning, within a broad and balanced ambitious curriculum, we prepare our learners to make a positive contribution towards society and enjoy future success.

Our Mission

“Rise above the Ordinary”. As a school, we have decided that ‘RISE’ will mean: ‘Respect, Inspire, Support and Exceed’.

At St. Mary’s we provide a welcoming, safe and happy school where everyone is respected and listened to; a school where we take pride in ourselves and our achievements, enabling children to become confident and successful learners.
We aim to rise above the ordinary and promote excellence by providing a positive, inclusive environment for learning and growth. Inspired by our faith in God, and together, we aim for each child to become the best version of themselves in mind, body and spirit. Our Theological Rationale further encapsulates what we believe in.

Spirituality* in our school has five branches:

  1. Beliefs for life “ability to be reflective about their own beliefs (religious or otherwise) and their perspective on life”.
  2. Understanding others “knowledge of, and respect for, different people’s fatiths, feelings and values”.
  3. Joy, wonder and fascination “sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them”.
  4. Imagination and creativity “use of imagination and creativity in their learning”
  5. Reflectiveness “willingness to reflect on their experiences”