God’s Servant First

Vision

Our vision is to provide a center of excellence for all, where we inspire a passion for faith and learning. To celebrate academic, emotional and spiritual achievement that prepares everyone to succeed in meeting their full potential.

Mission Statement

At St Mary’s follow Christ’s example in all we do.  We grow in faith, we belong, we do our best.

• We welcome and respect everyone (Love)
• We serve our school, parish and global community (Service)
• We are a family of God (Peace)

Our Values

Love  – I am God’s servant first when I show LOVE,  KINDNESS and JOY by

• Being joyful and excited about my learning
• Being open to God’s love and sharing it with others
• Helping others to feel hope by supporting them
• Using words of encouragement and Kindness
• Respecting others beliefs and cultures

Catholic Social Teaching Link:

• Dignity of the Human Person reminds us that every person is created in the image and likeness of God and deserves love and respect.
  
• Solidarity calls us to stand together as one human family.
• The Common Good urges us to act in ways that benefit everyone in the community.

Service – I am God’s servant first when I show COMMITMENT, CARING, CONCERN, INVOLVEMENT, EMPATHY, and ALMSGIVING by

• Showing stewardship by caring for our local and global family.
• Working co-operatively with others, joining in and doing my part.
• Being aware of others’ needs and generously taking action to make a difference.

CST Link:

• Option for the Poor and Vulnerable challenges us to prioritise those most in need.
  
• Participation ensures everyone has the right and duty to contribute to the life of the community.
• Stewardship calls us to care for God’s creation and use our gifts responsibly.

Peace – I am God’s servant first when I show PEACE, FORGIVENESS, HONESTY, RESPECT and JUSTICE by

• Treating others as I want to be treated
• Respecting everyone’s point of view even when it may be different to ours.
• Standing up for what is right and just.
• Asking for forgiveness by saying sorry when we do make mistakes.

CST Link:

• Rights and Responsibilities remind us that we must respect the rights of others while fulfilling our own duties.
  
• Justice calls us to act fairly and stand up for what is right.
• The Common Good invites us to build peaceful, respectful communities where all can flourish.