A good academy converter school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
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"Living Our Faith by Word and Deed"
A Catholic school is a community of love and hope. It provides young people with a Catholic education, which perceives life as a faith journey. The ultimate aim of a Catholic school is to develop the full potential of all young people, leading to their life-long activities being guided by the Spirit and presence of Christ, in the service of God and of others. Catholic education is distinctive in placing all learning and teaching in a Catholic moral context and in both challenging and supporting young people to develop in mind, body and spirit. The role of a Catholic school is to help everyone in the school community to discover the true value and dignity of each and every human being who, loved by God, has a mission on earth and a destiny which is eternal. The Catholic school is an open community, concerned with the education of the whole person. It presents a unique, clear vision of God, people and life, centered on Gospel values and reflective of the teaching of the Catholic Church. Hence, the formation of each person is regarded as being as important as the information which is transmitted through the teaching offered. The Catholic school is supported in its mission by the active partnership of the home, the school and the parish. Together, they provide support for the faith community, helping to form and develop in all a mature Christian conscience, and in addressing the increasingly secular influences of popular culture. Liturgical Year As an integral part of our Catholic ethos, all pupils are made aware, throughout the school year, of the changes and celebrations relating to the Church's Liturgical Year. These events are highlighted in our prayer table in our entrance hall and on the prayer tables in each classroom. The children are aware of the liturgical changes with the changing colours of our cloths and displays. Each class has a Class Mass throughout the year. Father Isidore comes in to school to celebrate with the children and staff. It gives us an opportunity to come together to worship together in a pupil-led service.