Catholic Life
The Catholic life of the school is rich in opportunities for children to encounter God and to deepen their relationship with Him as a loving, compassionate Father. Through prayer, both traditional and informal, through liturgies and Religious Education lessons, where children receive direct teaching of the faith, through the relationships and support for each other that children, staff and parents enjoy within the school community, we enable children to come to know and love God.
Religious icons can be found throughout the school. Displays of work in RE are of very high quality and can be seen in classrooms and all around the school. Each class has a prayer focus area, with a liturgical cloth in the appropriate colour.
The Christian values at the heart of our Catholic faith incorporate the British values and we aim in everything we do to further each child's sense of commitment and responsibility to themselves, to others and in the wider world.
CLICK HERE to find out about our liturgical celebrations and Masses,
CLICK HERE to find out more information about our Sacramental Programme.
CLICK HERE to find out about the Year of the Word and the Year of St. Joseph the Worker.
CLICK HERE to find out about Advent and Lent activities and celebrations.
CLICK HERE to find out about how St. Anne's serves it's community.
CLICK HERE to find out about St. Anne's Mini Vinnies.
CLICK HERE to find out more about St. Anne's Parish.
CLICK HERE to find out more about our feeder Catholic High School, St. Thomas More's.
CLICK HERE to find out how St. Anne's looks after and nourishes God's wonderful world.
The school as a Catholic Community
All staff, led by the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, R.E Leader and Governors are aware that the school's foundations are built on the Catholic faith and beliefs and that it is our shared responsibility to transmit the Catholic faith to the children in our care. All staff receive regular in-service training as part of their continuous professional development. Staff pray and work together to support each other in providing the very best Religious Education possible for the pupils.
Learning in RE is at the core of the curriculum and we ensure that the Bishop's directive is followed in allocating 10% of curriculum time to RE lessons. The Governing Body, led by the Chair and the Governor responsible for RE, provide outstanding support and commitment to the central place of RE in the school.
We hold the belief that we share the role of educators of the faith with the parents of our pupils and we strive to keep them fully informed of what their child is learning at school and to support them in what they can do at home to further their child's understanding of the faith. Parents are welcomed to assemblies, Masses and other liturgies throughout the year.
Mission Day
We had a great ‘Mission Day’ today where we wore red and reflected on Pope Francis’ month of mission. We discussed what 'Mission' actually means to us and reflected upon our own Mission Statement.
Faith in Action
The Faith in Action Award encourages young people through recognising, rewarding and celebrating their active faith lived out through service and reflection. The Award helps them connect their life and faith in a tangible manner.
In journeying through the Award, young people should experience a deepening of their relationship with God and find themselves exploring that relationship. It is hoped that through their relationship and action, others will see God's love through them.
Our Y6 Faith in Action Group spent the year finding ways to show their faith through their actions and earned their reward by collecting points. Well done for trying so hard through the year.
