Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School

At Our Lady and St Philip Neri, we believe the link between the parish, home, school and community is vital in strengthening each family’s faith and is integral to all that we do in our school.

We are a one and a half form entry Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School based on two sites a mile apart from each other. The school serves the parishes of Our Lady & St Philip Neri situated next door to the junior site and the Church of the Resurrection near the infant site.

As a school we are fully committed to providing our children with a broad curriculum in which they can excel academically, as well as in sports, art, music and faith all within a safe and nurturing environment where they can also grow in the understanding of God’s love for them.

In order to fulfil our Mission we share these core values

• Love and mutual respect
• Dedication and loyalty
• Justice and fairness
• Honesty and trust
• The living of our faith
• High expectations of each other
• Forgiveness and reconciliation
• An affirmation of each other’s talents
• A commitment to a culture of continuous self improvement
• A willingness to co-operate and share our gifts for the good of all

In order to fulfil our Mission we aim to

• Lead the children to a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith
• Guide and foster the growth in faith of each individual involved in the school community
• Make prayer, worship and the liturgy both meaningful and relevant experiences for all
• Ensure we all learn to learn
• Expect the highest standards of academic achievement from all children
• Ensure that all children are provided with a challenging, broad and balanced curriculum, as set out in the National Curriculum
• Ensure that the life and curriculum of the school celebrates and respects the differing ethnic and cultural backgrounds presented in the school and in society
• Expect high standards of behaviour, courtesy and respect
• Create a calm, disciplined and positive atmosphere where praise and reward enhance the children’s confidence and self esteem
• Support parents and the parish community in fulfilling their responsibilities towards the religious and educational development of their children
• Establish and maintain effective communication between school and home

“We owe to children the best we can give. Their life is fragile. If they are to have a tomorrow, their needs must be met today” Gabriella Mistral.