Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

School Ethos & Mission

‘Omnia Pro Christo’

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School was founded by, and is part of, the Catholic Church. Our ethos is made explicit to our pupils, staff, parents and community through our commitment to the Wiseman Virtues. These virtues embody what it means to be a person committed to leading a life of moral purpose, whether that person is of the Catholic faith, or of any other faith background, or of no faith at all.

We are a Catholic school with Christ at the centre of all we do. Our pupils know that the school belongs to them and that we all belong to each other. We teach our pupils to be kind, respectful and tolerant towards every person they encounter and together we create a community of love and compassion.

We believe in excellence for all. Our motto is that of Cardinal Wiseman ‘Omnia Pro Christo – All for Christ’ and our dedicated staff join our pupils on their life journey, at whatever stage they are, and support them to become the best person they can be in all aspects of their life.

In our school we find inspiration from the motto of Cardinal Wiseman, ‘Omnia Pro Christo’ – meaning ‘All for Christ’.

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a community built on the teachings and person of Jesus Christ where everyone aspires to the Wiseman Virtues so that our learning and living is “all for Christ”.

In our learning we aim to grow more

curious and active by delivering and participating in an exciting and innovative curriculum, both inside and independently outside the classroom, to instil a life-long passion for learning in all.

eloquent and truthful by confidently expressing ourselves with grace and honesty and valuing the veracity of the information that we share with others.

learned and wise by nurturing our God-given gifts and talents, showing resilience when faced with challenges and recognising God in all our learning.

In our living we aim to grow more.

grateful and generous by being proud to be part of Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and community, being of service to others and celebrating both our own and others achievements with a sense of joy
attentive and discerning by showing moral courage in our daily actions and making the right choices in difficult situations
compassionate and loving by recognising that we are all children of God, unique and precious, who show love and respect for one another
faith-filled and hopeful by trusting in God’s plan for us and putting our faith into action to make a difference to the world
intentional and prophetic by aiming for success and aspiring to be the very best that we can be

The school is conducted as a Catholic school in accordance with canon law and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and in accordance with the Trust deed of the Archdiocese of Birmingham and in particular: religious education is in accordance with the teachings, doctrines, discipline and general and particular norms of the Catholic Church; religious worship is in accordance with the rites, practices, discipline and liturgical norms of the Catholic Church; and, at all times the school serves as a witness to the Catholic faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Mission

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a community built on the teachings and person of
Jesus Christ where everyone aspires to the Wiseman Virtues so that our learning and
living is “all for Christ”.

Vision for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

As a Catholic community, we embrace and celebrate the differences between us, including all of the different levels of need that our students have. This unconditionally loving approach strives to reduce the disadvantage caused by special educational needs or disabilities, (SEND), and to ensure that all students can integrate positively and access their learning opportunities fully. All of our staff are aware of the SEND in our school, and are committed to their responsibility to make the necessary adjustments to support these. As a relatively small school, we are proud of how well we know each of our students as individuals, and are responsive to their emerging needs.

Our curriculum pathway cultivates high aspirations and the functional skills required for successful outcomes when our students with SEND leave us for post-16 destinations. Staff scaffold and consolidate learning to address gaps in skills or knowledge. There is additional support for students with social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, and a range of diagnoses, including autism and ADHD. Close collaboration with the safeguarding and pastoral teams develops students’ wellbeing and ability to thrive within our culture for learning.

Within our ethos of Omnia Pro Christo, (All For Christ), the compassion of our school community empowers our students with SEND to live out the mission of the Wiseman virtues during their time with us and beyond