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Our Aims

In our school we aim to develop for our children:

· An awareness of their dignity being made in the image and likeness of God and their unique talents, skills, abilities

· A Catholic ethos, which seeks to foster and promote Christian spirituality within an ethos of inclusivity and pastoral care building a deeper understanding of and respect for physical, cultural and ethnic differences within the school community and the wider world.

· The confidence to attain their full potential through a deeper understanding of a broad and balanced curriculum.

· A love of lifelong learning, whereby children are motivated by the joy of developing their knowledge and skills.

· Independence; an active engagement in and ownership of their learning and involvement in discussions and decisions on school life.

· A lively and enquiring mind, the ability to question, make connections in their learning, show initiative, embrace new challenges and take informed decisions.

· A respect for the school community which develops self-discipline, courtesy, empathy and tolerance fostering an appreciation of the achievements and aspirations of others

· An awareness of responsibilities for the environment and how our actions impact upon it.

· An understanding of the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices.

· An effective partnership and good relationships with parents and the wider community.