Aims

Our aim is to be a vibrant beating heart of our parish and local community working in partnership in order to fulfil our mission every day. The aims are written under the following headings:

• Faith       
• Curriculum      
• Moral      
• Citizenship

Aim: To create a rich and vibrant environment where our Catholic values are evident and can be experienced felt in all aspects of school life.

To achieve this:

• all children will take part in the planned Religious Education programme (Come & See) ensuring a minimum of 10% curriculum time
• children will participate in daily prayer, acts of worship and Mass
• prayer corners will be a focal point in every classroom
• quiet areas will be developed for use by children and staff for individual prayer and reflection
• strong links will be built and consolidated with the parish and Diocese

Aim: To achieve the highest academic standards possible for every child.

To achieve this, we will:

• develop an excellent curriculum to reflect our values, vision and mission
• ensure all curriculum opportunities inspire/energise our children giving them the skills/confidence to become inquisitive/active/resilient life-long learners
• ensure that in meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum we remain true to our overarching Catholic mission and priorities
• support teachers so that the experience of all pupils is at least good
• champion the rights of all children – especially the most vulnerable - by ensuring additional support is provided in the right way and at the right time
• provide regular curriculum updates to families and opportunities for them to get involved
• provide support to parents and carers when required so that they feel able to help their children
• engage with other schools and bodies including the Sheffield Family of Catholic Schools, other local schools, the Diocese of Hallam, Learn Sheffield and the Local Authority to ensure excellence

Aim: To enable each child to have an embedded and positive sense of self-worth and confidence rooted in service to God and others and respect for self and others.

To achieve this, we will:

• recognise and celebrate all types of achievement and endeavour
• ensure that all relationships are based on respect and understanding
• expect all adults to be role-models who will serve faithfully the spiritual, academic and social needs of our children
• develop a code of behaviour rooted in Catholic values to promote positive behaviour by setting out and enforcing standards and expectations clearly

Aim: To foster a spirit of citizenship which will enable the children to understand and respond to the needs of the wider community.

To achieve this, we will:

• continually develop a deeper knowledge, understanding and respect of our own Faith as well as other cultures, beliefs and faiths;
• take care of our environment;
• respond to the needs of the local and global community appropriately;
• strive to live the Gospel values in our school and wider communities