Values & Ethos

The teachers and governors of St Joseph’s provide a broad, balanced curriculum to enable each child to achieve the highest standards of education in a Catholic ethos.

to nurture the uniqueness of each individual as a member of God’s family
to ensure that the Catholic faith is at the heart of the whole school experience
to create a well ordered supportive environment in an atmosphere conducive to learning where every child feels confident and safe.
to create an atmosphere of reconciliation, where pupils can accept the consequences of their own actions, and be encouraged to make more responsible future choices
to deliver a relevant curriculum with equal access for all pupils
to encourage and support each child to achieve the highest standards of which they are capable
to encourage each child to become a concerned compassionate member of society determined to promote justice and peace
to promote good working relationships based on mutual cooperation and trust
to provide a welcoming place for parents
to work in harmony with the parish and the local community.