Our Mission

“Together in our family of faith, we love, grow and learn.”

At Euxton St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, our mission is at the heart of everything we do. Rooted in the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, we seek to be a loving, welcoming and inclusive Catholic community where every member of our school family is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

Our mission calls us not simply to know our faith, but to live it each day through our relationships, our learning, our prayer and our service to others.

TOGETHER – We belong

We aim to create a joyful, welcoming and inclusive community where everyone knows that they belong.

We will:

• value the dignity and uniqueness of every person, recognising that we are all created and loved by God;
• build positive relationships founded on respect, forgiveness, compassion and kindness;
• work in partnership with our families, parish, Archdiocese and wider community;
• celebrate the gifts, achievements, cultures and experiences of others;
• ensure that every child has a voice and knows that they are listened to and valued;
• encourage everyone to recognise their responsibility towards one another and the Common Good.

IN OUR FAMILY OF FAITH – We follow Jesus

We aim to place Christ at the centre of our school, helping our children to know and experience the love of God and to grow in faith.

We will:

• provide high-quality Religious Education which enables children to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith;
• provide rich opportunities for prayer, reflection and liturgy;
• celebrate the liturgical year and the sacramental life of the Church;
• enable children to encounter Jesus through Scripture, prayer, worship and the way we live together;
• nurture strong links between home, school and parish;
• help children understand and live out the principles of Catholic Social Teaching;
• develop knowledge and respect for people of different faiths, cultures and beliefs;
• encourage children to recognise that faith calls us to action and service.

LOVE – We follow the example of Jesus

We aim to create a community in which the love of Christ can be seen through our words, choices and actions.

We will:

• treat every person with dignity, compassion and respect;
• teach children to show kindness, forgiveness, mercy and understanding;
• welcome and include everyone, particularly those who may be vulnerable or in need;
• encourage children to recognise injustice and respond with compassion;
• serve others within our school and our local, national and global communities;
• care for God’s creation and our common home;
• put our faith into action through charitable work, service and concern for others.

GROW – We become the people God calls us to be

We aim to nurture the whole person so that every child can recognise their God-given gifts and talents and develop spiritually, morally, socially, emotionally and academically.

We will:

• help every child recognise their own worth and the gifts God has given them;
• encourage confidence, resilience, independence and responsibility;
• provide opportunities for children to discover and develop their talents;
• nurture children's spiritual and moral development;
• encourage children to make thoughtful choices guided by Gospel values;
• provide excellent pastoral care so that children feel safe, happy and supported;
• inspire children to use their gifts in the service of others;
• encourage everyone in our school community to continue growing in faith.

LEARN – We strive for excellence

We aim to provide an excellent Catholic education in which every child is inspired to learn, achieve and become the very best person they can be.

We will:

• provide an ambitious, broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum;
• have high expectations for every child;
• inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning;
• ensure that teaching enables all pupils, including those with additional needs, to flourish;
• encourage children to think deeply, ask questions and develop their own ideas;
• provide enriching experiences which broaden children's horizons;
• celebrate effort, progress and achievement;
• prepare our children with the knowledge, skills, values and confidence they need for the next stage of their lives.

Living Our Mission

Our mission statement is much more than words displayed around our school. It is our way of life.

It shapes the way we teach, learn, pray, celebrate, make decisions and care for one another. It challenges every member of our community to ask:

How are we coming together?
How are we growing in faith?
How are we showing love?
How are we growing as people?
How are we learning and using our gifts?

Through our mission, we seek to ensure that every child leaves Euxton St Mary’s knowing that they are loved by God, valued for who they are and called to use their gifts to make a positive difference in the world.

Together in our family of faith, we love, grow and learn.