St. Mary’s Primary School offers a distinctive Catholic education within a caring, welcoming, Christian community, where everyone can feel valued, confident and secure; and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
As a level 2 Rights Respecting school, we believe and respect the individuality of all children within our school. We belief that each person is unique, talented and loved by God and we embed this within all aspects of school life (Article 28 and 29).
By working in partnership with parents, parish and the community, we aim to create a challenging, stimulating and effective learning environment, where Christ is our inspiration.
Our mission statement , which was written with the children, is central to the life of our school.
“You will shine among them like stars in the sky ” (Philippians 2:15)
Mission Statement
St. Mary’s Primary School offers a distinctive Catholic education within a caring, welcoming, Christian community, where everyone can feel valued, confident and secure; and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We believe that each person is unique, talented and loved by God. By working in partnership with parents, parish and community, we aim to create a challenging, stimulating and effective learning environment, where Christ is our inspiration. “You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky!” (Philippian 2:15) Article 1: Everyone under the age of 18 has all of the rights set out in the CRC convention. Article 14: children have the right to think and believe what they want, and to practice their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights. Adults should guide children on these matters. Article 29: Education should develop each child’s personality and talents to the full. It should encourage children to respect their parents, and their own and others cultures. Article 23: Children who have any kind of disability should have special care and support so that they can lead a full and independent life