St. Mary’s School is committed to providing the best possible education for all children and to developing each child’s full potential. The teachings of Christ inform all our efforts and the way in which we treat one another. We seek to provide an orderly, stimulating environment in which effort and personal success are rewarded, special gifts are catered for and needs are met.

In order to fulfil our Mission we share these core values:

•  love and mutual respect
•  dedication and loyalty
•  justice and fairness
•  honesty and trust
•  the living of our faith
•  high expectations of each other
•  a commitment to a culture of continuous self improvement
•  an affirmation of each other’s talents
•  a willingness to co-operate and share our gifts for the good of all

In order to fulfil our Mission we aim:

•  to lead the children to a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith
•  to guide and foster the growth in faith of each individual involved in the school community
•  to make prayer, worship and the liturgy both meaningful and relevant experiences for all
•  to expect the highest standards of academic achievement from all children
•  to ensure that all children are provided with a challenging, broad and balanced curriculum
•  to ensure that the life and curriculum of the school celebrates and respects the differing ethnic and cultural backgrounds presented in the school and in society
•  to expect high standards of behaviour, courtesy and respect
•  to create a calm, disciplined and positive atmosphere where praise and reward enhance the children’s confidence and self esteem
•  to support parents and the parish community in fulfilling their responsibilities towards the religious and educational development of their children
•  to establish and maintain effective communication between school and home