Catholic Life at St Anne's

MISSION STATEMENT

At St Anne’s our mission is to:

Help all to develop a closer personal relationship with Christ;

Live by, teach and respect the values of the Catholic Church;

Promote honesty, respect, justice, tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.

Provide a welcoming, safe, loving and caring environment;

Treat everyone equally;

Celebrate cultural diversity and the uniqueness of the individual;

Teach our children to look after their world;

Encourage them to be responsible, independent, enthusiastic learners and do their best at all times;

Encourage them to develop their talents;

Offer high-quality teaching through a creative, fun, challenging and broad curriculum;

Work in partnership with families, governors, the parish and the wider community.

The Catholic Life of the school is given the highest priority and reflects the ethos and mission of the school. Children are supported to develop a meaningful understanding of Church liturgical year, its seasons, rites and symbols. As a school community we focus on the importance of prayer and the way in which this supports our close relationship with God. Teaching in RE ensures that the children know they are created in the image and likeness of God and as a result are valued and cared for. We promote the teachings of Jesus through fostering an appreciation of following in his way and showing reverence towards the Gospel Values. Daily prayer opportunities allow the children to focus their hearts and minds on God and develop a closer personal relationship with him. Children are encouraged to understand their role in living out their faith and our duties in relation to Catholic Social Teaching.

As a school, we strive to celebrate, develop and enhance the Catholic Life of all our children.