Ethos and Values
One Family - Achieving more together
At St Mary's we are One Family providing for life in all its fullness – achieving more together. Living this out takes love, courage and creativity.
Our aims and values and underpinned by John 10:10, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
We believe in fulfilment and excellence in all aspects of school life. We encourage individuals to be the best version of themselves academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally. Life in all its fulfilment is the gift God wants for all of us.
At St Mary’s we achieve more together.
School Values
Love - Selfless service to others. Putting others before ourselves.
Courage - Enduring in our commitment to what is right and true – not giving in to discouragement.
Creativity - Making use of our gifts to care for the world and create beauty within it.
One Family
Life in all its fullness – achieving more together.
At St Mary’s, this vision and the idea of living life to the full means we want all children and adults to flourish and get fulfilment from their school life and their connection with the wider community.
This means we strive for the following for all children:
- Academic Excellence: Giving children the high-quality skills and knowledge they need to succeed academically.
- Spiritual & Creative Growth: Providing rich opportunities for arts, music, reflection and exploring the "big questions" of life.
- Physical & Emotional Wellbeing: Actively prioritising mental health, emotional resilience and social development.
- Individual Recognition: Every child is known, loved and valued as a unique individual.
- Removing Barriers: Equity in their education, ensuring that all children, especially disadvantaged children or those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are given necessary support to thrive equally.
We want all children to belong, flourish and achieve.