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Catholic Life


OUTSTANDING – CSI Report 5th May 2023


Our Mission at St. Mary’s

The Catholic Life of the school is given the highest priority where the development of an authentic Catholic ethos is actively sought by all. Children are empowered to have a thorough understanding of the Church’s liturgical year, its seasons, rites and symbols.  Within the school community, prayer has a profound and visible effect on the development of all pupils and staff irrespective of ability or faith background. As a school, we promote a love of faith; engaging and inspiring our children to take responsibility for promoting the Catholic ethos of our community whilst seeking to lead and develop this further. Developing a greater understanding of vocation is fundamental in giving our children a meaningful reason to live out their faith. Teachers ensure that children are provided with opportunities to develop their thinking and respond to questions of faith. Our school celebrates, develops and enhances the Catholic Life of our children and ensures our Catholic ethos underpins all that we do and strive to achieve.

Our Curriculum – Catholic Social Teaching Coverage 

Our whole school curriculum is centred around the principles of Building the Kingdom and Catholic Social Teaching. In principle, this means bringing the unchangeable values of the Gospel into an everchanging modern society. Our curriculum and pedagogical approach provides our children with a foundation to make the world a better place. Our children realise that they are not too young to make a difference and that each individual’s unique vocation is not for the future but for now. All of the children’s learning leads them towards answering one of these Big Questions at the end of each learning block. Please see our ‘Curriculum’ page to view our overviews and find more information.

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🌟Year 3 Catholic Life Pledge – Learning Block One🌟

Year 3's first Catholic Life Pledge has centered around CAFOD's Family Fast Day 2025.

This is an initiative that reoccurs every harvest time and the aim is to stand in solidarity with our global family. The children swapped one of their main meals for a simple bowl of soup in order to think about and raise awareness for those throughout the world who regularly go without food. Put so beautifully by our own Archbishop Bernard: 'We are called to live more simply so that others can simply live.'

To find out more about Family Fast Day and to donate to CAFOD's appeal please click on the following link: cafod.org.uk/give/appeals/family-fast-day-appeal?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=R1…

'Helping the poor is a matter of justice before a question of charity.' – Pope Leo XIV

Thank you children and families for all of your efforts!

#catholiclifestm #CAFOD #familyfastday2025 #year3stm
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🌟Year 3 Catholic Life Pledge - Learning Block One🌟

Year 3s first Catholic Life Pledge has centered around CAFODs Family Fast Day 2025.

This is an initiative that reoccurs every harvest time and the aim is to stand in solidarity with our global family. The children swapped one of their main meals for a simple bowl of soup in order to think about and raise awareness for those throughout the world who regularly go without food. Put so beautifully by our own Archbishop Bernard: We are called to live more simply so that others can simply live. 

To find out more about Family Fast Day and to donate to CAFODs appeal please click on the following link: https://cafod.org.uk/give/appeals/family-fast-day-appeal?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=R129707%20Harvest%20FFD%20Appeal%202025%20-%20Existing&utm_content=Ad%20group%201&utm_ad=773207757523&utm_term=cafod&matchtype=b&device=c&GeoLoc=1006947&placement=&network=g&campaign_id=23001142703&adset_id=185623919656&ad_id=773207757523&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23001142703&gbraid=0AAAAAD71D4JDvSGC7VrA8Ro1b1eIIpuyg&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrojHBhDdARIsAJdEJ_cftuHwmHi3dk9JtSHnw3WyIL_q72XVcK2MLOK5cFqUzI0JrSXa8T0aAtP5EALw_wcB

Helping the poor is a matter of justice before a question of charity. - Pope Leo XIV

Thank you children and families for all of your efforts!

#catholiclifestm #CAFOD #familyfastday2025 #year3stmImage attachmentImage attachment+8Image attachment

📣 Meet the New St Mary’s Leadership Team 📣

This year we are proud to introduce St Mary’s newly expanded Leadership Team!

At St Mary’s, we are passionate about Oracy so we asked all applicants to submit a video explaining why they would be the right choice for the role. The standard of applications was outstanding and we were truly impressed by the effort and enthusiasm shown by every child.

After the application stage, shortlisted candidates were interviewed by Mrs Mellor, who was blown away by the confidence and passion they showed. We are delighted to reveal our new Leadership Team:

Head Boys and Girls
🏆 Olivia
🏆 Maria
🏆 Chrisa
🏆 Toluwa

Deputy Head Boys and Girls
⭐ Scarlett
⭐ Milly
⭐ Jackson
⭐ Millie

A huge congratulations to all of our new leaders. We cannot wait to see the incredible things you will achieve this year.

Check out their brilliant application videos below!
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Today marks the 100th celebration of the St. Vincent De Paul society. Today our Minnie Vinnies have been to Holy Trinity to celebrate alongside the parish group. They have been working hard over the past few weeks making crafts to sell to raise money for the society.
A huge thank you to our wonderful leaders Mrs. Furnival and Miss. Lowe who dedicate so much of their time to our Minnie Vinnies. We thank God for the love and commitment of our Minnie Vinnies.

St Vincent De Paul – pray for us 🙏

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Today marks the 100th celebration of the St. Vincent De Paul society. Today our Minnie Vinnies have been to Holy Trinity to celebrate alongside the parish group. They have been working hard over the past few weeks making crafts to sell to raise money for the society. 
A huge thank you to our wonderful leaders Mrs. Furnival and Miss. Lowe who dedicate so much of their time to our Minnie Vinnies. We thank God for the love and commitment of our Minnie Vinnies.

St Vincent De Paul - pray for us 🙏 

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💛💚Thank you to our wonderful families for supporting us today in raising money for the charity close to the hearts of so many, Dougie Mac. Together, we raised a total of £251! Also, a huge thank you to our amazing staff for their donations and support in making it happen.💛💚 #catholiclifestm See MoreSee Less

💛💚Thank you to our wonderful families for supporting us today in raising money for the charity close to the hearts of so many, Dougie Mac. Together, we raised a total of £251! Also, a huge thank you to our amazing staff for their donations and support in making it happen.💛💚 #catholiclifestmImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

Today, our children had the wonderful opportunity to visit Brookfields House retirement village. With the help of James and Josh, we foraged for conkers, moss and other natural materials before putting our creativity to the test by building bug hotels alongside some of the friendly residents. Along the way, we learnt about ecosystems and discovered why insects play such an important role in keeping our environment healthy.
All that exploring made us a little thirsty, so we rounded off the afternoon with a tour of the apartments with Mike the Manager and a delicious cupcake treat! A big thank you to everyone at Brookfields House for welcoming us so warmly. 🐞🌿🧁
#sciencestm #catholiclifestm #year6stm
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Today, our children had the wonderful opportunity to visit Brookfields House retirement village. With the help of James and Josh, we foraged for conkers, moss and other natural materials before putting our creativity to the test by building bug hotels alongside some of the friendly residents. Along the way, we learnt about ecosystems and discovered why insects play such an important role in keeping our environment healthy.
All that exploring made us a little thirsty, so we rounded off the afternoon with a tour of the apartments with Mike the Manager and a delicious cupcake treat! A big thank you to everyone at Brookfields House for welcoming us so warmly. 🐞🌿🧁
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🙏 Happy Birthday Pope Leo 🙏

Today we joyfully celebrate the 70th birthday of Pope Leo!

We thank him for his guidance, wisdom and the love he shows to all.

As a school community, we pray for his continued good health, happiness and many blessings in the years ahead.

#catholiclifestm
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🙏 Happy Birthday Pope Leo 🙏 

Today we joyfully celebrate the 70th birthday of Pope Leo! 

We thank him for his guidance, wisdom and the love he shows to all. 

As a school community, we pray for his continued good health, happiness and many blessings in the years ahead.

#catholiclifestm

Reception have had a great day celebrating Mary's birthday. We talked about Mary, shared a reading from the bible and listened to the Hail Mary together. Afterwards, we celebrated with lots of fun activities! #catholiclifestm #nurserystm See MoreSee Less

Reception have had a great day celebrating Marys birthday. We talked about Mary, shared a reading from the bible and listened to the Hail Mary together. Afterwards, we celebrated with lots of fun activities! #catholiclifestm #nurserystmImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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