St Francis' Catholic Primary School

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St. Francis' Catholic Primary School opened in 1979 with a roll of 48 pupils. We celebrated our Silver Jubilee in 2004. The official ceremony of dedication to St. Francis of Assisi was conducted by the Right Reverend Mervyn Alexander, D.D., Bishop of Clifton, on the feast of St. Francis, 4th October 1980. The school has continued to grow steadily and is now well established, serving the parishes of St. Francis Nailsea, and The Immaculate Conception, Clevedon.

The school is sited in a quiet residential area and enjoys a pleasing aspect. The low level, honey-coloured building is situated in pleasant green grounds that include a large variety of mature trees, a lovely playing field, a pergola, pond and wildlife area. There are two hard play areas for the children with additional climbing frames and play equipment. The building has been constructed around a central courtyard that is used as a growing area by Reception pupils. It comprises an assembly hall, seven classrooms, an ICT suite, library, additional areas for practical activities and music and an outdoor learning area for Reception and Year 1 pupils.

Our school aims are stated in the Mission Statement through which, we endeavour to provide a high standard of education for the children of Catholic and other practising Christian families, within the school’s catchment area.

Vision Statement:

Ensuring an excellent, child centred education, within a Christ centred philosophy

Mission Statement

We Will Aim:

Through our Catholic/Christian Faith to,

• Develop and deepen a loving relationship with God through prayer, meditation and study
• Help each individual to become an active witness to the teachings of Jesus Christ in the school, home and wider community, respecting the rights and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual as a child of Christ

 Through our Learning and Teaching to

• Strive for excellence and high achievement in all we do by providing a stimulating, appropriate, broad and balanced curriculum that is relevant and challenging to each individual
• Develop study skills and attitudes that will encourage a thirst for lifelong learning
• Help the children to discover and develop their individual talents so that they may be fulfilled and affirmed as children of God
• Be a self-evaluating school

 Through professional development to

• Provide all members of staff with training opportunities that will enhance their personal skills, knowledge and confidence enabling them to have a positive impact on St. Francis’ and the wider community of schools

 Through the school community to

• Continue to nurture the strong partnership between pupils, staff, parents, and governors which will reflect the high expectations to which we all will aspire
• Foster positive links between the school, the parishes and the wider community
• Always seek opportunities to serve as Christ did
• Recognise and celebrate that each individual is valued and affirmed in the contribution they make

Through the fabric of the school to

• Ensure that the fabric of the building and the surrounding grounds, fully supports and enhances our teaching and learning opportunities
• Ensure that the building is safe and well maintained