We are an inclusive, ambitious, transformational learning community. Through our faith and work, and by living out the values of compassion, resilience and respect, our whole community will flourish and become more fully the people God calls us to be.
At St. Margaret’s we believe that…
“All things are possible for one who believes.” (Mark 9:23). We are an inclusive, ambitious, transformational learning community. Through our faith and work, and by living out the values of compassion, resilience and respect, our whole community will flourish and become more fully the people God calls us to be.
Our Academy Values:
As seen in our Academy Vision, we have three Christian values which we feel are the basis of our community.
Our journey will be all the easier if we show COMPASSION. Compassion is more than just sympathy: like Jesus, we aim to put ourselves in other people’s shoes, see their point of view, then do something about it. As teachers and leaders, our actions must show that we understand the world from others’ perspectives; as students, we must learn to do that ever more effectively.
Perhaps we are more accurately described not as human beings, but as human becomings – people who are always learning, always growing. Growth is rarely pain-free. Learners make mistakes; that is how we learn. Like Jesus we do not shy away from those painful times – times when we will grow more, when we will learn more. As James put it, “the testing of your faith produces perseverance” (James 1:3). We will persevere, and show RESILIENCE, on our learning journeys.
The apostle Peter encourages us to “show proper respect to everyone” (1 Peter 2:17). We believe that this is necessary, but not sufficient, if we are to be a respectful community. Property, creativity and protected characteristics are all worthy of RESPECT too; it is hard for us to claim to be followers of Christ if we do not respect, for example, the different backgrounds represented in our school community.
Our Ethos
It is intended that education at St Margaret’s should be both life-lasting and life-enhancing. Our mission statement focuses on the work and the life of the school which takes place in an orderly atmosphere where self-discipline, mutual respect and the welfare of each individual is greatly valued. Importance is given to regular worship, religious education in the classroom and on the general presentation of Christianity in the school family.
The school presents the teachings of Our Lord but recognises that commitment is a matter which must be left to each individual. We regard the school as an extension of the family. We want everyone to enjoy their time with us, to be proud of their school and to uphold the principles that underpin a Christian School.
