WELCOME FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
MRS C BLAND
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, formerly known as St. Mary's RC Primary School, converted to an academy and joined Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust in August 2021. We are located in Cullercoats and serve the Parishes of St Mary's Cullercoats and St. Oswin's Tynemouth
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St Mary's is a happy school where staff and children show mutual respect and care for one another. A place where children can fully develop their physical, spiritual and academic potential, a place where we strive to meet the needs of each individual to enable them to achieve their absolute best.
St. Mary's is a Catholic School where Jesus Christ and his teachings lie at the heart of all we do. We want our children through their work and experiences with us to develop sound values and a strong moral purpose which will support them in making a positive contribution to their community and the wider world.
During their time at our school children are guided and supported to become articulate, resourceful, independent, resilient and collaborative learners. They are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning, and dedicated support from our staff team helps to ensure that each and every child succeeds.
Behaviour amongst our pupils is excellent and we expect the very best of our children at all times. Children are very supportive of one another and help their friends to make positive decisions and choices. Staff provide excellent pastoral support to ensure that all pupils individual needs are effectively supported.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2020 judged us to be a Good School, it said - "This is a warm, welcoming and friendly school. Pupils are happy and feel part of the 'school family'. Staff know pupils well. Their care and nurture ensure that pupils are safe and that they thrive. Pupils behave well and manners are exemplary. Personal development is a particular strength. Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities to foster their confidence, resilience and self-esteem."
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WELCOME
MISSION STATEMENT
"FAITH IN EDUCATION"
We are a welcoming Christ centred community, committed to the development of faith and worship alongside excellence in education.
We aim to
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Provide all members of the school community with the opportunity to experience God’s loving care; through prayer worship and witness in an atmosphere where every individual feels loved and valued.
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Create a secure, enriching place of learning where all experience quality teaching and are inspired and empowered to develop their talents and skills, achieving their true potential as unique individuals.
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Foster positive relationships in school as well as with home, parish and the wider community, in order to create an environment where kindness, justice, tolerance, forgiveness and friendship are unconditional and inclusive.
St Mary’s is a safe place where we can all belong, feeling confident, equipped and excited to embrace the future.
SCHOOL VALUES:
As a Catholic community strong values underpin all that we do. We deliver a discreet values curriculum which permeates all curriculum areas and all aspects of school life. Our core value is 'treat other people as you would wish to be treated' and this alongside the other values we explore shape our character and our moral perspective. We use this learning to guide and evaluate our actions and interactions and help us to thrive as a harmonious community.
