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VISION AND MISSION

ST. MARK’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Committed to putting our faith into action and embracing excellence in all that we do.

 

Our Mission

St Mark’s is a Catholic community inspired by Gospel values where relationships are rooted in love. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to live out our faith and a dedication to embrace excellence in all that we do. We believe in education that instils possibilities, transforms lives and enables all to fulfil their potential.

Our Core Values

  1. St. Mark’s is a loving and joyful Catholic community centred around a love of God, the teaching and example of Christ, and a commitment to living out our faith in action.  

  2. Our unwavering dedication to academic excellence enables all students to make outstanding progress and have the best possible opportunities in life.

  3. We strive for all members of our community to fulfil their God- given potential and to develop skills, abilities and attitudes that enable them to transform society and bring about a better world.

  4. Exceptional relationships are at the heart of all that we do. We are a diverse and inclusive community, and we show love, care, and respect for each other as equal and valued members of our community and children of God.

  5. We see the best in every person, and we help one another to develop the confidence to thrive and be the best that they can be.

  6. We ensure students are at the centre of everything we do, and we have an unwavering commitment to their spiritual, intellectual, moral, cultural, and social development.

  7. We have a clear and shared vision of the different attributes we want a St Mark’s student to demonstrate: Strength, Teamwork, Mission, Ambition, Respect, Knowledge and we celebrate and reward our students for displaying them.

  8. We work closely with parents to help our students develop clear moral principles which will guide them throughout their lives.

  9. We support the spiritual development of staff and students through prayer, reflection, and collective worship, and provide opportunities for all to respond to the challenges of Catholic Social Teaching.

  10. We promote a love of learning which extends beyond school, and this is achieved by all staff conveying a passion for learning and a dedication to providing inspirational learning experiences.