Ethos, Vision and Values
Our Vision
We believe every person is a unique creation made in the image and likeness of God, called by name with a special vocation and gifts to bring to the world. Our school is a family where we love one another as Jesus loves us, where we learn and share together, where we help others, and where we give our best to foster a safe community and sense of belonging.
Our Motto
Our school motto:
‘Do all that you do with Love.’
Inspired by 1 Corinthians 16:14, "Let all that you do be done in love"
Our motto reminds us of the powerful message rooted in scripture that actions, even the smallest, should be infused with love and compassion.
Mission
We are inspired by Pope Francis, who said, “We must live the Faith, not only with our words but with our actions.” We are committed to nurturing compassionate, knowledgeable and active citizens of the future, who will have the confidence to serve others, using their gifts and talents for the common good.
Aims
Together with staff, parents, parish and community we work together with children to:
- Develop an informed Christian faith
- Develop enquiring minds and a spirit of curiosity
- To stretch and challenge themselves enabling them to achieve their maximum potential in all areas of the curriculum
- Have high self esteem, respecting themselves, others and the environment
- Become highly motivated life long learners
- To stretch and challenge themselves in all areas of the curriculum
- Embrace change positively in the rapidly advancing world they are growing up in
- Be able to work independently and collaboratively
- Gain technological skills for the modern world
- Care for others and respect individual differences
St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a caring school which values each member of the community. This is encompassed in our School Mission Statement. Expectations of care and concern for the well being of all children, staff and families is central to our ethos. Gospel values and motivation are cultivated in all subject areas and indeed, in all of the various activities in the school.
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Values
Our School Values
Our school values are intrinsically linked with our mission and the teachings of Christ:
Determination: we always try our best, for with God nothing is impossible
Humility: we put others first
Fairness: we share and treat everyone equally
Respect: we are polite to everyone and treat everyone with dignity
Unity: we work together and everyone has an important part to play