At St Cuthbert’s we choose a different Gospel Value each week to focus on.
Download: Gospel Values – Summer 2nd Half Term 2018 [PDF]
Download: Gospel Values – Autumn Term 2018 [PDF]
British Values
The government set out its definition of âBritish valuesâ in the âPrevent Strategyâ (2011), which was designed to prevent the extremism and religious radicalisation of young people. British values are considered by the present government to be democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs. The promotion of âBritish valuesâ is central to Catholic education because British values have their origin in the Christian values of our nation.
At St Cuthbertâs Catholic Primary & Nursery School, we recognise not only the importance of helping pupils to flourish academically but also spiritually, morally, socially and culturally, so they are fully prepared for life in British society and for their role as citizens, able to make the strongest possible contribution to the Common Good of all. We teach the importance of British Values by going much deeper into the meaning of what it means to live a good life, within a framework of Catholic Christian Values. This provides the context and meaning for understanding why British values are important.
Our framework for understanding British values draws on the example of Jesus and his welcome and inclusion of all, which is developed in Catholic Social Teaching. At St Cuthbertâs Catholic Primary & Nursery School, we provide an education which focuses on the formation of the whole person and on our vocation and purpose in life. We are guided by our mission statement, âIn Love with Christ, be the best I can beâ and by the Christian values of honourable purpose (that is, vocation and service), respect, compassion, co-operation and stewardship as we reflect on our place and purpose in the world. We place a significant emphasis on the celebration of individuality and difference within our communities and our calling to work for the Common Good, in the service of others. Our Catholic ethos, which includes explicit reference to Christian and British values, makes a tangible difference to the way we work together and with our wider communities.
At St Cuthbert’s, we look at these values: Honesty, Teamwork, Kindness, Tolerance and Commitment.