Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School

Convent of Jesus and Mary Catholic Infant School & Nursery is a place steeped in a rich history of faith, service, and excellence in educating and nurturing the children and families it serves

As an Infant school and Nursery, we aim to plant the seeds for success through a spiritual, caring, and safe learning environment, alongside a creative and enriching, broad and balanced curriculum; that is inspiring, ambitious, and inclusive, striving to stir a love of learning and encouraging every child to reach their full potential.

At the Convent of Jesus and Mary Catholic Infant School & Nursery we are extremely proud of our heritage and our academic achievements. In 2010/2011 Ofsted judged our school as outstanding and we continue to devote all our efforts to remain a place of excellence where every child feels confident, cherished, makes long-lasting friendships and memories, enjoys, and achieves.

In September 2021, after a year of providing leadership support to our neighbouring Junior School, the two school became a Federation – The Federation of the Convent of Jesus and Mary Catholic Infant School & Nursery and St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Junior School. The Governing Board, the staff and wider school community are working diligently to ensure both schools thrive and succeed in their mission.

We are a Catholic school community who seeks to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ and is permeated by the Gospel values of Love, Faith, Peace, Community, Justice, Service and Reconciliation. The staff and pupils uphold these values in partnership with parents, governors, and the parish as we all endeavour to be the people God wants us to be.

The Convent of Jesus and Mary Catholic Infant School & Nursery has served a culturally diverse community in the London Borough of Brent and the Diocese of Westminster for over a century. We are reputed for our creative approaches, raising aspiration and educational achievement for all.

Our curriculum offer prepares our pupils to be global citizens, who are responsible for God’s world and are encouraged to think critically, act autonomously, with empathy and tolerance and remain lifelong learners always true to themselves and their faith.

We are ambitious for all our pupils, regardless of their background. Through our inspirational curriculum we nurture our pupils’ interests, so as to develop and deepen their knowledge, skills and understanding allowing them to fulfil their potential.

Our school works closely with our families and the wider community of our parish to celebrate their rich heritage. Together, we uphold the Gospel values as we all endeavour to be the people God wants us to be.

Our Gospel Values
At the Convent of Jesus and Mary Catholic Infant School & Nursery we are a Catholic school community who seeks to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ and is permeated by the Gospel values of Love, Faith, Community, Justice, Service and Reconciliation. The staff and pupils uphold these values in partnership with parents, carers, governors, and the parish as we all endeavour to be the people God wants us to be.

At our school we encourage everyone to share, grow and flourish in faith and love. Our strong pastoral care, the continuous support of our Parish Priest, Monsignor Roger alongside the neighbouring Parishes of Sacred Heart Church, Kilburn, Our lady of Mercy Chapel, Willesden, Our Lady of Willesden, Harlesden, and the Church of the Transfiguration, Kensal Rise, our dedicated Governing Body, and the hardworking, and enthusiastic Staff and Parent Association are all committed to ensuring our pupils develop spiritually, morally, socially and culturally, so they are fully prepared for life in modern Britain and for their role as responsible citizens.

At our school we aim to;

• With our school community, open our hearts and minds to the teachings of Jesus and be a witness in love and shared purpose.
• Follow our mother Mary and recognise our talents, fulfil our potential and reflect in the mystery of God to stir in our children the awe and wonder which will inspire them to care for God’s creation.
• Encourage and instil in our children respect for themselves, each other, and their diverse community by fostering a spirit of service, peace, tolerance and social justice, based on the Gospel Values and the beliefs of the Catholic Church.
• Provide a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of each child and promotes the love of learning through our inspirational learning behaviours.
• Offer an inclusive, safe, nurturing and happy environment where everyone is welcome, cherished, valued and strives to enjoy, achieve and contribute to the common good.