OUTSTANDING – CSI Report 5th May 2023
Diocesan inspection report said:
“Leaders and governors are inspirational in promoting the school’s mission. They are deeply committed and passionate and constantly support everyone. The school seeks to work well with the local parish and show a commitment to its mission. The school promotes parental engagement; they are highly supportive of developing their child’s vocation.
One parent commented, ‘The school’s ethos supports and reflects the Catholic faith. Christ is at the centre of everything that they do.’
Staff speak highly of the care and love that leaders demonstrate and told inspectors, ‘Our school promotes a love of faith which is engaging and inspiring for all our children. Our Catholic ethos is intrinsic in all that we say and do.’ There is an open-door well-being policy, and staff feel confident they can readily access support. One staff commented, ‘St Mary’s is a wonderful place where strong relationships are formed, and everyone is respected.’ Governors make highly significant contributions, effectively evaluating with rigour, analysis, and targeted improvement.”
OFSTED report said:
“There is a strong sense of pastoral care across the school, which reflects the school’s Catholic values.
Leaders promote pupils’ personal development well. They teach them how to be responsible, active citizens. Pupils raise money for charity or make donations to organisations in the local community.
Parents and carers value the opportunities available to their children. A comment made by a parent reflects the views of many others: ‘My child is not just learning academically, but also spiritually and how to be a kind and caring person.” OFSTED December 2022
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.
Christ has no body on earth but ours.
Ours are the hands with which He heals.
Ours are His eyes, His feet, His lips.
Ours are the hearts through which He loves.
Teresa of Avila
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.
Catholic Life Gallery
🔥 Pentecost Sunday 🕊️
Today, we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost — the day the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples and filled them with courage, faith and joy.
As the flames of the Spirit rested upon them, the disciples were transformed and sent out to share the Good News with the world.
Pentecost reminds us that the Holy Spirit is still with us today, guiding us, strengthening us and helping us to live as disciples of Jesus in our homes, schools and communities.
“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.”
Prayer:
Come, Holy Spirit,
fill our hearts with your peace, love and courage.
Help us to spread kindness wherever we go
and guide us to live each day as followers of Jesus.
Amen.
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Today, the children celebrated the Feast of St. Rita by attending Mass together. It was a lovely opportunity for the children to come together in prayer and reflection as we reflected on the life of St. Rita and her example of faith, kindness and perseverance.
The children were respectful and reverent throughout the service and represented our school beautifully. ✝️
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🌺 May Crowning 2026 🌺
Thank you to Year 5 who led us so beautifully and reverently in our crowning of Mary.
We joined together as a school and parish community to honour Mary in this month of May.
We listened to the Gospel story of The Annunciation and reflected upon how we can use Mary as an example in our lives today.
Thank you to all our families and parishioners who joined us in this wonderful celebration.
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• EYFS: Create a picture or collage of Mary using flowers, fabric or paper. Say a Hail Mary with your family.
• KS1: Build a small shrine or frame for a picture of Mary. Decorate it and write a simple prayer to Mary.
• KS2: Choose one:
o Make a Marian shrine using recycled/natural materials
o Write an acrostic poem for M-A-R-Y
o Design a rosary using recycled beads or natural items
o Write a prayer to Mary asking for help in caring for the Earth
Entries to be given to Mrs Wrigley on Monday 1st June.
Please can you ensure your child's name and class is written clearly on their project.
Thank you
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Here is this week's Wednesday Word to share at home with your families. This is a bumper edition for the holidays!
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💙💛So proud of Steven and Isabelle 💛💙
An amazing opportunity to record Chosen for Greatness and Our Hearts Come Alive alongside schools across the Trust. They represented us beautifully.
We feel very lucky to be part of such a special community. 🎶
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