Our Mission Statement

‘Excellence together, with Christ at the Centre’ 

St. Anne's and Guardian Angels Primary school is a Catholic school which seeks to live out the values of Jesus Christ. We promote these values by our words and deeds, and Catholic doctrine and practice therefore permeates every aspect of the school's activity. We truly believe that our work should be the quest for excellence for all. 

Our Vision for St Anne’s and Guardian Angels Primary School 

1. To build the foundation of pupils’ spiritual development and to place Christ, and the teaching of the Catholic Church, at the centre of pupils’ lives  

2. For all pupils to receive a curriculum that is engaging and relevant to their lives, preparing them for the next stage of their education and for life in the modern world, and developing their curiosity and creativity   

3. That, in addition to a broad and enriching curriculum, pupils are given opportunities to develop their social and cultural capital – that is that all pupils are given opportunities to experience places and events which they may not ordinarily have access to  

4. For teachers and support staff to be supported and developed to be the very best educators for our pupils: delivering ambitious, high quality teaching and learning which follows a consistent approach within the school; using sound educational research to underpin developments in teaching and learning practice in order to offer the best and most current thinking 

5. For all pupils and families to feel included and represented within our school and for our school to be an equitable place to study and work 

6. That relationships between pupils, staff and the wider school community are outstanding and based upon mutual respect  

7. That the behaviour of pupils in the school is exemplary and pupils are prepared and ready to learn each day: happy to come to school, attending every day with the correct uniform and resources for the day  

8. For pupils and parents to have the highest aspirations and for us to work together to achieve the very best standards and outcomes for our children, whatever the starting point 

Our School Values

Our school values are based upon the Gospel Values and are promoted by staff and pupils and supported by our school curriculum.

Humility: We see life as a gift and celebrate our differences and achievements together.

Kindness: We are kind and gentle in our thoughts, actions and words.

Courage: We stand up for what is right and true without fear and have the courage to overcome challenges.

Justice: We value our responsibility for creating a fairer world.

Compassion: We are inclusive, supportive and empathetic.

Forgiveness: We follow in the Lord’s example of being merciful.

Integrity: We are honest and accountable for our actions.

Peace: We promote peace and are active peacemakers in our community. 

The Aims of Our Curriculum

We provide a Catholic curriculum, which is broad and balanced, recognising that every pupil is unique and is created in the image of God. Our curriculum is designed to enable every pupil to discern their vocation and to be well-equipped to follow it as active citizens in service to the world. We also provide a wide range of extra-curricular activities and a strong pastoral support. We incorporate democratic principles, value the rule of law, support individual liberty and foster a community in which different faiths and beliefs are respected. 

1. Fulfil the requirements of The Early Years Foundation Stage, The National Curriculum (2014) and RECD (RE Curriculum Directory) 

2. Provide pupils with the essential knowledge and skills that they need to become educated citizens and provide opportunities to develop their creativity and critical thinking skills  

3. Promote a positive attitude to learning: inspire and enthuse children and develop strong foundations for lifelong learning  

4. Enable children to achieve to the very best of their ability (including both attainment and progress)  

5. Teach children about the world in which they live: how their environment and society has changed over time and Britain’s cultural heritage  

6. Enable children to be positive citizens in society: help them to distinguish right from wrong, respect the law and the basis on which it is made and to encourage pupils to become involved in decision making and promote pupil voice  

7. Encourage pupils’ self-esteem and self-confidence, enabling children to have respect for themselves and each other and realise their uniqueness and self-worth  

8. Uphold British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and respect and acceptance of those with different faiths and beliefs  

9. Promote respect for individual differences (including differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender and difference of family situations) so that they are able to live and work cooperatively with others and grow up committed to equal opportunities for all  

10. Enable children to develop their computing skills in an increasingly digital age. To ensure that they are responsible users of ICT by teaching children how to stay safe online, how to protect themselves from harm and how to take responsibility for their own and other’s online safety 

11. Empower pupils to make well informed choices and decisions to lead a healthy and happy life, including decisions about: diet, fitness, personal health, relationships, personal safety and finance