Our mission is to educate our pupils in the wholeness of mind, body and spirit through the teachings of Jesus Christ as proclaimed by the Catholic Church by placing Him at the centre of their lives. We encourage pupils to cultivate Christian virtue and an appropriate sense of social responsibility. We support the spiritual and mental well-being of all our community on a daily basis.

Our school commits itself to the principles of Catholic education and academic excellence, leading our pupils from shadows and images to the fullness of the Truth, as envisioned by St John Henry Newman. We inspire an enthusiasm for life-long learning and are committed to success for all, ensuring that all our community has the highest aspirations to achieve the best outcomes in life.

St John Henry Newman Catholic School – Governors’ Strategic Vision 2023-2028

This text sets out our aspirations for Newman School and our pupils. It provides a description of the school we would like to see evolve over the next five years.

In everything we do, we will aim to affirm Cardinal Newman’s inspirational maxim:

Cor ad Cor Loquitur (Heart Speaks to Heart)

We will strive to be a school which is marked by:

• Christian values, where Catholic teaching is at the heart of school life

• equal respect for each member of a school community which is safe, inclusive and nurturing of all

• a staff team dedicated to our pupils and committed to professional selfimprovement no matter what our role

• a curriculum which fosters curiosity, challenges all pupils and enables them to explore wider horizons to make sense of the changing world around them

• promotion of positive career routes for all pupils, including through membership of our own distinctive sixth form

• active participation in the Bishop’s vision for Catholic education in the diocese as a member of the Mater Christi multi-academy trust

As a result of our collective efforts, we anticipate our pupils will:

• become well rounded young people, open minded and receptive, honest and truthful

• grow into generous, grateful, hopeful adults able to fulfil their spiritual and personal potential

• be shaped by Christian values, discerning, compassionate and actively serving society

• know that they are valued and cared for, confident in their personal gifts and equipped to develop their unique strengths

• have respect for their own dignity and the dignity of others, able to act as both leaders and good team players

• develop into self-disciplined and courteous young people, conscious that they can be a positive example to others

Each year’s School Improvement Plan will take us closer to achieving these ambitions and will represent the practical, short-term steps required to realise this vision.