St Catherine’s Primary School Self Evaluation - HCIOS
Jan 11, 2016
St Catherine’s Primary School
Self Evaluation - HCIOS
Vision
• Focus on faith and learning
• Equality for all
• Caring nurturing environment
• Provide an excellent education
• Develop our children’s God given talents
• The qualities, skills and talents of the whole school community
• Respect for each other, all property and other religious beliefs
• Our equal status in God’s eyes and fairness and justice for all
• The wellbeing and development of our children, the support of their parents, and the personal and professional care and welfare of our staff
• Self reflection to allow us to develop personally, spiritually and professionally for the benefit of our children
Our Values
• To encourage an active working partnership between home school and church
• To deliver excellent educational experiences for all of our children which will support them in developing their values and beliefs
• To strive to meet the needs of all in our school community
• To provide a safe, secure and inclusive learning environment
• To embrace a Curriculum for Excellence with the focus on a commitment to the integrated education and formation of the whole child, with faith at the heart of learning
We aim to….
• Mission statement based on our vision and values• Catholic teachers as role models• Prominence of Charter for Catholic schools• Our Catholic values permeating the curriculum• Ethos of achievement- motivated, well behaved pupils, their
work displayed • Our welcoming open door policy, • School hymn• House system • Importance of and reverence to our patron saint • Wider achievements - Health Promoting School, Diamond
Enterprise Award, Silver ECO School Award, Community Links, Sports, After School Clubs, School Profile
• Charitable work
Catholic Ethos
• Focus on Prayer• Clear RE policy in place and in practice• Appropriate programme of study and resources• Clear planning• Teaching methodology underpinned by training • Coherent assessment procedures • Rigorous monitoring and evaluation based on
high expectations and support• Cross curricular links• Journey to Excellence ***
How Catholic Is Our Religious Education
The Bible Procession
Religious Observance/Sacramental Preparation
• Assemblies• Hymn practices• Prayer Times• Prayer Services• Parish links• Mass• Daily Prayer
• Liaison with parish priests
• Communication and interaction with parents
• Homework support for parents
• CPD opportunities• Meeting prayers• Mass attendance• Social inclusion• Staff health• Outside speakers – motivation,
positive mental attitudes
Staff Spirituality
• Journey to Excellence – focus on ACE outcomes, Values for Life, Excellent Catholic Schools
• Greater involvement of parents
• Collaboration with Parish re Staff Spiritual Development
Next Steps