Our School Mission Statement

Live the Gospel values of faith, love, forgiveness and care in our lives.

Placing RE at the core of the curriculum
Teach the ‘Come and See’ programme and share daily collective worship
Provide a safe welcoming and nurturing school where all are valued and welcomed
Promote acts of love and friendship e.g. by sharing, towards one another
Celebrate and share success through assemblies, displays and rewards
Living out our golden charter acrostics poem ‘St Andrew’
Children involved in planning and leading collective worship and reflection
Our Parish Priest’s celebration of and parishioners’ attendance at school masses
Joining with other schools for staff mass
Supporting local and global charities: food banks, refugees, CAFOD, Blythswood, through fund raising and raising awareness
By listening to each other and valuing, respecting and responding to opinions
Preparing to receive Sacraments
Promoting good role models (school buddies roles, green knights, prefects)
Promoting circle of friends
Sharing weekly success stories which reflect Gospel Values
Listening to School Councillors, prefects, others (circle time)
Using manners
Promoting positivity by giving rewards, certificates and during circle times
Celebrating assemblies (Christmas Easter) and class masses
Experiencing life experiences through role play
Promoting positive relationships with everyone in school
Promoting the understanding of other faiths and cultures (theme weeks, anti- racism, anti-bullying)

Challenge and encourage all to become enthusiastic and independent lifelong learners.

Providing an exciting, stimulating curriculum; catering for all learning styles; learning through play EYFS
Promoting a variety of extra-curricular activities through clubs and wrap-around care
Build commitment and resilience through Junior Achievement Awards and residential visits
Making learning enjoyable!
Pupils contribute through school council
Developing enhanced areas for individuals to research in different subjects independently
Better Reading Partners
Using current technology in all learning opportunities
Recognising every child is made in the image and likeness of God, therefore striving to do personalise learning
Valuing each child’s contributions
Providing a stimulating and safe learning environment which provides opportunities for all to shine and celebrate success.
Enhancing children’s school life by providing educational visits and a residential week
Having high expectations for children
Providing opportunities and challenge for those children with Special Educational Needs, including More Able
Encouraging team work in classes and clubs
Promoting combined learning for school, parents/carers, staff and children through Family Learning opportunities

Work with our community to prepare for our future by following the values and teaching of Jesus.

Valuing parents’/carers’ and pupils views and opinions via annual questionnaires and less formal discussions
Inviting members of the parish and local community into school to meet pupils
Visiting members of the local community
Keeping parents/ carers well informed through the school website and a weekly school newsletter
Ensuring parents receive the weekly parish newsletter
Working closely with the other schools in our parish
Inviting outside agencies such as: police, fire officers, nurses, dentist, Everton in the Community and road safety officers to participate in our learning
Studying other faiths and cultures, including visiting other places of worship
Raising money for charity
Providing Career Professional Development
Instilling global values through: school council, prefects, buddies and green knights
Providing opportunities for children to showcase their talents and compete (sports, singing, choral, speech choir)
Nurturing a welcoming ethos for all
Taking part in local initiatives
Involving parents/carers in school through: courses, visits, careers days, assisting, celebrations
Collaborating actively with groups in our parish and locality (sacramental preparation, class masses, celebrations, experience Easter at C of E)
Making connections on a global scale with our worldwide community (SFX, St Julies, Holy Family, St Marks)