WELCOME FROM OUR HEADTEACHER

MRS J TEER

As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud of our welcoming, happy and vibrant community. The pupils of St. Aidan’s benefit from a very high standard of teaching and a well planned and resourced curriculum which has a significant impact on pupil outcomes.

The best thing about our school is our children. At St. Aidan’s, we recognise that all of our children are unique individuals created in God’s image and our staff strive to ensure that all of them know they are loved and valued.

While we strive to ensure that all children reach their potential academically and are ready for the next stage of their education, we also aim to ensure we give our pupils the opportunity to use all of their gifts and talents to shine. Our classrooms are hives of activity, full of creativity and learning and our extra-curricular programs provide the opportunity for all our children to thrive, whether that be on the sports field, or through drama, performing arts or dance.

Visits to our school by prospective parents are encouraged and welcomed: the children, staff, governors and I would be delighted to show you around our school.

We look forward to meeting you,

MISSION STATEMENT

In the love & truth of Jesus, we grow in Tolerance, Forgiveness, Honesty, Respect & Courage

Every child, parent, governor and member of the school community is unique in self, unique in qualities to offer. All aspects of our School, the relationships, the curriculum, the policies, the aims and objectives, the pastoral care and discipline have the potential to speak of God's presence in our lives helping us to unlock our potential. The purpose of a Catholic school is to jointly ‘hand on the faith' in partnership with home and parish. At St. Aidan’s Catholic Primary School we are a community all working together towards the values and ideals expressed in our Mission Statement, ensuring that our school is a safe and caring place, with exciting things to do, where everyone is equal and respected. We make the most of all our opportunities and encourage pupils to take responsibility. The faith journey is begun by parents at Baptism and our aim is to support each child in their journey of faith, working alongside parents, the first educators of the children. As a Catholic school we value the importance of the spiritual journey made by pupils, staff, parents, parishioners, governors and parish priest with the school acting as a cornerstone.

OUR SCHOOL AIMS

To ensure that each child feels happy, safe, valued and loved.
To awaken a sense of awe, wonder and curiosity for each child with the curriculum and beyond.
To inspire our pupils to aim high, reach for the stars, be the best they can be and make the most of every opportunity that is given to them.
To ensure that each child meets their God given potential and is nurtured academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally, celebrating success and achievement.
To encourage each member of the school community to live their life in accordance with gospel values and to make a positive contribution to British society.
To make prayer, worship and liturgy relevant and meaningful for each individual and to provide a learning environment that will enhance the development of faith of everyone in the school community.
To work in partnership with parents, the parish, the community and other local schools, in order to provide a wide range of supportive interactions for our children.
To have lots of fun, make magical memories and share smiles every day!