Vision statement, Values and Ethos
At St Margaret’s, we believe that…
“All things are possible for one who believes.” (Mark 9:23).
We are an inclusive, ambitious, aspirational 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.
It is important to us that our vision and values are more than just words on a page. You will see them lived out by our students and staff in all aspects of school life and beyond.
Our academy values:
As seen in our Academy Vision, we have three Christian values which we feel are the basis of our community..
All members of our St Margaret’s community are encouraged to show compassion – ‘Be kind and compassionate to one another…’ Ephesians 4:32. We know how important it is to think of others first, to show empathy whenever we can but to also be compassionate to ourselves.
Learning is a commitment and requires resilience – ‘Brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you.’ 1 Corinthians 15:58. At St Margaret’s, we encourage each other to persevere and show resilience on our learning journeys, learning from our mistakes and always aiming to improve. We will celebrate your successes, and we will support you in your struggles.
We also believe that all members of our community are worthy of respect – ‘Respect everyone.’ 1 Peter 2:17. Respect for each other and for ourselves is a value that is deeply woven through every strand of our school life and, as with all our values, is something we know will enable our students to be successful in all parts of their life.
By ensuring these Christian values are woven deep into our life as a school, by ensuring that we all live them out on a daily basis, we will build a deeply Christian community in which all can flourish, and which will fulfil our school vision.
Our Ethos
It is intended that education at St Margaret’s should be both life-lasting and life-enhancing. Our Vision 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.