At Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School we always work to provide a stimulating and interesting environment where children have the opportunity to develop their talents to their full potential.
We strive to nourish each child’s faith by widening it within the life and work of the school, in partnership with parents and the Parish community. This is done in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. We ensure that children know how to follow the example and teachings of Jesus.
We encourage children to ask questions about the teachings of Christ and to develop enquiring minds. We are aware that a child’s needs and levels of understanding in RE change and develop. We adapt to these needs through the following aims which are underpinned by our school’s mission statement.
We promote concern, consideration and respect for all others regardless of race, culture, gender or disability. This is further strengthened by our links with charities such as Father Hudson’s and our Lenten Charity work.
We create a happy, purposeful and caring environment which fosters the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual development of each child. We continue to fully develop the talents of each child through a balanced RE curriculum and by providing work suited to individual needs.
The children at Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School are given the opportunity to learn about different Religions and Faiths. We have Multi-Faith themed assemblies and the children work very hard to produce beautiful and informative display work.
Our children are growing to be:
Each half term, the children develop their understanding of two new virtues and strive to apply these to their everyday lives.
We also recognise not only the importance of allowing children to flourish and embrace our wider role in preparing them for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum. Part of our role in preparation is ensuring that we promote and reinforce British Values to our pupils.
Class Saints
At the start of the year each class chose their own class Saint, they will explore and learn about their chosen Saint and lead a prayer service over the course of the academic year.
Year group |
Class Saint |
Reception |
St Joseph the worker |
Year One |
St Francis of Assisi |
Year Two |
St Vincent de Paul |
Year Three |
St Benedict the Moor |
Year Four |
St Josephine Bakhita |
Year Five |
St Alphonsa |
Year Six |
Saint Maximilian Kolbe |
GIFT team |
St Therese of Lisieux |
House Teams
Every child and members of staff will be given one of these four Houses to support. Siblings are placed in the same houses. Teaching and non-teaching staff will also belong to a House, with the exception of the Senior Leadership Team, as they will encourage and support the children in positive team building through the House system.
House points are awarded using the following guidance:
Our rewards system aims to encourage a real sense of pride and achievement for the children. It fosters community spirit and gives the children an opportunity to contribute to something bigger, which involves children from all year groups. The older children are positive role models and take on a pastoral role for the younger children.
St David
Feast Day: 1st March
St Patrick
Feast Day: 17th March
St George
Feast Day: 23rd April
St Andrew
Feast Day: 30th November
The School Council
We value the opinions of our pupils and the School Council gives pupils a forum to share these opinions with the Principal. It provides our children with the opportunity to raise issues, share ideas and participate in discussions and decisions made about the school which may affect them. Elections to become a member are held annually and consist of children from Years 4/5/6 who fill in an application and are then invited in for a interview.
The School Council members within the Romero Academy gather regularly as part of Pupil Voice to share ideas on how they can help to assist the local community.
School Council Members 2020-2021
Our School Council members have been elected:
Byron & Sophia (Y1), Evelyn & Mikey (Y2), Vicky & Joel (Y3), Maloo & Leo (Y4), Kylian & Mia (Y5) and Tyler & Colette (Y6)
Learning and loving on our journey with Jesus
All are welcomed, respected and valued. A school where God given potential is nurtured and differences are celebrated.
Challenge is embraced, questions are welcomed, curiosity is encouraged, perseverance is rewarded, successes are celebrated, voices are heard and making mistakes are all part of the learning experience.
Opportunities and experiences go above and beyond the expected. A school where there is a passion for reading.
The individual faith journey of each child is valued and supported, and time is dedicated for prayer, for stillness and for worship.
Children are encouraged to think for themselves, to be independent and are encouraged to be active in making a difference for their tomorrow.
Memories are made.