Vision and Values

Our Vision:- Just like St Joseph the Worker… ‘Stepping up to Achieve Excellence’

Core Values: - Worship - Opportunity - Resilience - Knowledge - Enjoyment - Respect

Our Mission:- Love One Another

Excellence

The Quality of being Outstanding or extremely good. From the Latin: Excellentia meaning ‘surpass.’

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle

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Worship

  • God loves us. We discover the beauty of loving and being loved.

  • We have time daily to reflect about our beliefs and to talk to God and actively participate in Worship.

  • We have a good understanding of the Catholic faith and our own Spiritual journey.

  • We are interested in and have respect for different people’s faith, feelings and values

  • We value the gift of life and the beauty of the world we live in.

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 Opportunity

  •  We have the opportunity to be the best version of ourselves; to thrive and develop our own skills, interests and passions.

  • We are introduced to the best that has been thought and said and are helped to engender an appreciation of human creativity and achievement.

  • Our curriculum extends and goes ‘the extra mile’ to promote our personal development, so that we have access to a rich set of experiences. 

  • We have the opportunity to experience new and exciting things

Resilience

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  • We have consistently high, positive attitudes and commitment to education.

  •   We are persistent in the face of difficulties. We overcome any obstacles. 

  • We have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, and a growth mindset.

  • We learn and grow from our mistakes and use them to improve. 

  • We are flexible, adaptable and develop the skills needed to be creative problem solvers. 

  • We always look for the positive in any situation and use our skills to face any challenge


Knowledge

·      We have a relentless thirst for knowledge and are passionately curious.

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·      We learn by connecting new knowledge with existing knowledge to build and then use and apply it fluently as skills.

·      We seek the knowledge and skills so that we can take advantage of the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of a good life.

·      We are all ambitious and through equity and a broad and balanced curriculum, have the knowledge and cultural capital we need to succeed.

·      We are interested and engaged with learning and it takes us to exciting new places.


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Enjoyment

  • Our enthusiasm and passion are high and contagious.

  • We have a safe, calm, orderly and positive environment so that we may learn and thrive.

  • We demonstrate, promote, live and develop positive attitudes and high levels of motivation.

  • We care and look after each other. 

  • We are welcoming, friendly and fun.

  • We love being part of the St Joseph’s family.

Respect

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  • We have excellent conduct and manners and reflect wisely, learn eagerly, behave with integrity and cooperate consistently well with others.

  • We know and care about each other. We value each other. 

  • We don’t discriminate or treat others unfairly or unkindly. 

  • We understand accept, respect and celebrate diversity and things we share in common.

  • We understand the consequences of our behaviour and actions. 

  • We appreciate and are reflective about the views of others. 

  • We treat each other with love.