Our Gospel Values
Our school values influence the whole school culture at St Mary’s. They shape everything we do and every decision we make. They are the central thread, interwoven throughout our curriculum, our behaviour system and our pastoral support. Our pupils and staff endeavour to live these out every day.
Our Gospel Values
With God’s love we show:
Love
‘My command is this: Love one another as I have loved you.’ John 15:12
We recognise God’s unconditional love to be our source of love. A Christ-like love respects the talent of each person in our school.
Respect
‘In everything, then do to others as you would have them do to you.’ Matthew 7:12
We believe that, as children of God, we have a duty not only to respect our friends and teachers but also to show respect to our environment as we are stewards of the earth.
Honesty
‘Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.’ 1 John 3:18
We show honesty in all we say and do, in the pursuit of justice and fairness.
Forgiveness
‘Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.’ Luke 6:37
We believe that mercy will be shown by the way we forgive others, finding God in all things.
Generosity
‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Acts 20:35
Just as Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, we have a role to serve our neighbours and the wider community. Through fundraising and prayer, we will strive to help the people in our world, our common home.
Patience
‘Jesus replied, ‘You do not realise now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’ John 13:7
We remember to be patient and trust in God as we know he has a much greater plan for us. He allows us to be tested so that we learn to walk in his ways and trust in him.
