School Community
As a Gospel-Centered, Eucharist community, we shall strive to build a loving environment where each individual is equally valued, seeking to live by our school motto Semper Fidelis - Always Faithful, and to uphold the following values: Friendship, trust, support, understanding, openness, forgiveness, integrity, generosity of spirit, care, self-discipline and good manners.
We Seek:To ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
To empathise with pupils and fellow staff alike in their joys and sorrows.
To build on our role in the parish and local community.
To share facilities and personnel where feasible.
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Faith WorshipWe Seek:
To enable growth in the knowledge of God and of
each other. To facilitate the discovery of a living faith empowered by the
Liturgy, with thankfulness for the wonder of creation. To encourage a deep
respect and knowledge of other faiths, striving to build ecumenical and
inter-faith relationships.
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Social ResponsibilityWe encourage an awareness of social concerns both near and far. We seek to channel our concern into action and to promote an awareness of collective responsibility. All people, of whatever race, colour, creed or status, are welcome to our school and have equal worth and opportunity. |
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We shall strive to live out our Christian calling to grow in the love of God and of others. We shall encourage:
Self-esteem, self-confidence and self-acceptance.
A striving to be true to oneself. Accountability. Responsibility. Respect. Identification of strengths. Affirmation of achievement. Self-fulfilment and happiness. Challenges to bring out a sense of initiative. |
Scholarship and Intellectual Values In the pursuit of Truth, we shall foster a love of learning which will motivate each pupil to realise their full potential. We shall encourage:
A desire to know and investigate.
Perseverance. Enthusiasm. Responsibility for one's own learning. Realistic expectancy. A sense of achievement. An understanding that honesty, humility and integrity are of greater value than academic prowess, worldly success or financial gain. We are committed, where appropriate, to modern methods of study, curriculum content and management, while retaining Gospel values. Each aspect of the curriculum is taught in the context of Christian values. The partnership with parents is vital in our endeavors. |
