Love of God, Love of Learning, Love of One Another:

Living Our Mission at St Mary’s

At St Mary’s, we believe that every child is a unique gift from God. Guided by our mission—“We love God… so we follow the examples of Jesus. We love learning… so we always do our very best. We love each other… so we treat each other as we want to be treated”—our school is a place where faith, joy, and deep care for others are woven into everything we do.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: to provide an outstanding and happy Catholic education that nurtures the whole child—heart, mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in Gospel values, we are committed to helping each child reach their full potential in a community that celebrates love, learning, and kindness.

Faith and love of God are the foundations of life at St Mary’s. Through daily prayer, collective worship, and meaningful Religious Education, our children come to know the person of Jesus and understand how to follow His example in their own lives. We help them grow spiritually and morally, shaping them into thoughtful, compassionate individuals with a strong sense of purpose and faith.

A love of learning is actively cultivated through high-quality teaching, high expectations, and an exciting, broad curriculum. At St Mary’s, children are encouraged to be curious, resilient, and aspirational. We teach them that doing their best is an act of love—love for themselves, their God-given gifts, and the future they are called to shape. We celebrate hard work, perseverance, and a spirit of joy in learning.

A love for one another is visible in every part of our school life. We create a nurturing environment where kindness, respect, and empathy are not just encouraged, but lived out. As a close-knit school family, we know each child well and support one another through challenges and successes. We teach children to listen, include, forgive, and serve—treating others as they themselves would wish to be treated.

At St Mary’s, our Catholic identity is not confined to lessons or assemblies—it is the heartbeat of our school. Love of God, love of learning, and love of one another are the values that shape our community, our curriculum, and our call to serve. These are not just words we say, but principles we live each day.

We prepare our children not only for academic success but to be people of faith, hope, and love—ready to make a difference in the world, inspired by the teachings of Jesus and confident in the knowledge that they are deeply loved.