Our School's mission statement is
To follow in Jesus’ footsteps caring for each other when we work, play and pray.
Our school is committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils in partnership with home, parish and wider community. We aim to create a happy environment , where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.
Aims of the School
At St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School we provide a rich and varied learning experience that allows children to develop their knowledge, skills and abilities to their full potential.
Our School aims, through the values of the Gospel, to provide the highest standard of education by:
- Living the Mission Statement through our everyday work and providing equality of opportunity,
- Providing a Catholic Christian setting in which children can become confident, resourceful, enquiring and independent learners,
- Fostering a growth of commitment to the love and service of Christ through the teaching and practices of the Catholic Church,
- Promoting respect and understanding of other cultures and religions,
- Recognising that parents are the prime educators and encouraging a close partnership between home and school,
- Educating the whole child to become a happy, confident, caring and responsible future citizen,
- Providing a broad balanced Curriculum underpinned by the Catholic Ethos,
- Encouraging high standards of behaviour and all-round achievement for every child,
- Working in partnership with the Parish, local community and other partners to develop an understanding of the wider world.
Vision
At St Joseph’s, we aspire to ensure we harness skills within our children that allow them to go out into life in Modern Britain and become an activist for transformational change.
We aspire for all St Joseph's children to be:
Faithful children who will:
- always be hopeful and faith-filled,
- show love and compassion to others,
- ensure their actions are both active and curious,
- always be generous and grateful,
- endeavour to be eloquent and truthful,
- ensure their behaviours are both attentive and discerning,
- allow their thoughts to be both learned and wise,
- reflect on what it is like to be prophetic and intentional.
Resilient children who will:
- always try their their best and persevere in all aspects of life,
- identify right from wrong,
- understand the emotions of themselves and others
Respectful children who will:
- collaborate with others to follow in the footsteps of Jesus,
- listen to others, show empathy and have respect for others even when views and opinions differ,
- have a positive impact on other people’s lives,
- show respect and be polite when communicating with others in person and online.
Resourceful children who will:
- make links between their behaviour and the behaviours of Christ,
- challenge themselves to maximise their potential,
- capitalise on all the opportunities presented by God,
- be a force the positive change in the world.
