“Education is not about knowing things or taking lessons, but about being able to use three lingos: those of the head, the heart, and the hands… learning so that you can think about what you feel and do, can feel what you think and do, and can do what you feel and think. Unity within a person.”
Pope Francis
Our Vision:
Rooted in Christ’s love, we are committed to being a community where every child is cherished and challenged to reach their full potential. With Jesus in our hearts and minds, we learn with joy, love in faith, and reach out with compassion to make a difference in the world.
Our Values:
At Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School, our values guide everything that we do. Rooted in Christ’s love and inspired by His example, we strive to live out our mission each day.
LOVE – We show kindness, care and respect for everyone, celebrating the unique gifts God has given each of us.
FAITH – We keep Jesus at the centre of our lives, trusting in Him and growing in our relationship with God through prayer, worship and action.
LEARNING – We value curiosity, creativity and perseverence, aiming for excellence and giving our best in everything we do
COMPASSION – We reach out to others with empathy and generosity, serving those in need and making a difference in our community and the wider world.
COMMUNITY – We work together as one family, valuing each person’s contribution and building strong, supportive relationships based on trust and understanding.
Together, these values shape who we are at Our Lady’s, how we treat one another, and how we live out our calling as a Catholic School with Jesus at the heart of all we do.
Our Mission Statement:
We are loving, learning and reaching out to all, with Jesus in our hearts and minds.
Loving
We place Christ’s love at the centre of all that we do. Through daily prayer, liturgy, celebration of the Sacraments and worship, we nurture a strong Catholic identity and encourage all children to grow in faith.
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We provide a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment where everyone is valued and celebrated.
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We promote kindness, forgiveness, respect, and friendship in our daily lives.
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We celebrate achievements and talents, recognising every child as made in the image of God.
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We support local, national, and global charities plus charities close to our school communities hearts, encouraging children to share love and compassion with others e.g. CAFOD, Mary’s Meals, Scoliocis Society,
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We listen to and respect each other’s views, fostering positive relationships built on dignity and care.
Learning
We believe that learning is a gift from God and should be inspiring, inclusive and transformative. Religious Education is central to our curriculum, influencing all that we teach, as we seek to develop the whole child academically, spiritually, socially and morally.
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We provide high-quality, stimulating teaching that meets the needs of every learner.
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We encourage resilience, creativity, curiosity and joy in learning.
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We build strong partnerships with families, parish, and community to support learning together.
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We offer a wide range of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to enable children to grow in confidence and flourish.
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We recognise the uniqueness of every child and nurture their God-given talents.
Reaching Out to All
Inspired by the Gospel, we are called to serve others, to reach out in love and respect, and to promote justice, fairness and inclusion.
- Using Our Lady as our inspiration, we will provide a family ethos and atmosphere where all visitors are made to feel welcome.
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We welcome all into our community, ensuring that diversity is celebrated and everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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We actively engage with parish life, community initiatives, and charitable work at home and abroad.
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We encourage pupils to be responsible citizens, global stewards and caring friends.
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We build partnerships with families, parish, and local organisations to strengthen our mission of service.
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We promote understanding of other faiths and cultures, recognising that all people are children of God.

