VISION AND MISSION
ST. MARK’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Committed to putting our faith into action and embracing excellence in all that we do.
Our Mission
St Mark’s is a Catholic community inspired by Gospel values where relationships are rooted in love. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to live out our faith and a dedication to embrace excellence in all that we do. We believe in education that instils possibilities, transforms lives and enables all to fulfil their potential.
Our Core Values
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St. Mark’s is a loving and joyful Catholic community centred around a love of God, the teaching and example of Christ, and a commitment to living out our faith in action.
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Our unwavering dedication to academic excellence enables all students to make outstanding progress and have the best possible opportunities in life.
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We strive for all members of our community to fulfil their God- given potential and to develop skills, abilities and attitudes that enable them to transform society and bring about a better world.
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Exceptional relationships are at the heart of all that we do. We are a diverse and inclusive community, and we show love, care, and respect for each other as equal and valued members of our community and children of God.
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We see the best in every person, and we help one another to develop the confidence to thrive and be the best that they can be.
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We ensure students are at the centre of everything we do, and we have an unwavering commitment to their spiritual, intellectual, moral, cultural, and social development.
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We have a clear and shared vision of the different attributes we want a St Mark’s student to demonstrate: Strength, Teamwork, Mission, Ambition, Respect, Knowledge and we celebrate and reward our students for displaying them.
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We work closely with parents to help our students develop clear moral principles which will guide them throughout their lives.
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We support the spiritual development of staff and students through prayer, reflection, and collective worship, and provide opportunities for all to respond to the challenges of Catholic Social Teaching.
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We promote a love of learning which extends beyond school, and this is achieved by all staff conveying a passion for learning and a dedication to providing inspirational learning experiences.