Our vision and mission

Our Vision

‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty’ (John 6:35)

[Jesus the ‘Bread of Life’ means He is essential for living life to the full [John 10:10]. A life not only satisfying my own needs and wants, or simply my life with others, but acknowledging God and growing in relationship with God, i.e. always trying to live by seeing things/people as God sees them]

Guided by the love of God, through abiding faith, St Walburga’s inspires a sense of togetherness. 

This supports the development of each unique child to achieve their full potential in an ever-changing society.

They become a witness of Christ to positively influence their own life and the lives of those around them throughout their journey with us, and beyond.

Our Mission

‘Putting Others First’

“Let no-one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbour…” (1 Corinthians 10:24)

In order to achieve the vision for St Walburga’s, we implement the following statements:

• Through outstanding Catholic education, we uphold a love of God and a dedication to Christian values
• We welcome everyone into our school family
• We provide nurturing care to all and our virtues promote respectful and compassionate treatment of others 
• We foster close links to engage with our parish and wider community, drawing us closer to God
• We strive to be a beacon of light in the community by our example and through serving others 

• We ensure our children feel happy, safe and loved so they are able to achieve their best
• We build superb attitudes to learning so that children can fully access and benefit from the opportunities we provide
• We foster independent, confident learners, who are self-motivated to realise their potential and are resilient to overcome challenges
• We want our children to have a life-long love of learning and realise the joy that this can bring
• Children’s unique gifts and talents are recognised and we celebrate their successes and creativity
• Through the exposure to British Values and social understanding -  such as inclusivity and equality - our children are fully prepared to live in a diverse society 
• Children recognise their responsibilities and behaviour is outstanding

• Staff are outstanding role models of Catholic values
• We offer support systems that put safeguarding, mental health and well-being at the forefront
• Staff are dedicated to their vocation, always striving to do better and adapting our practice to facilitate the best outcomes for all
• Teaching staff are equipped with the confidence and knowledge to support a balanced curriculum of creative, stimulating and purposeful learning experiences
• Staff encourage curious and enquiring minds so learners can apply their skills to the demands of the ever changing world

• Leaders and governors work hard to safeguard the welfare of the children and staff
• Leaders and governors regularly engage with and challenge staff to monitor, review and reflect on practice in order to ensure high standards
• Leaders are highly motivated and driven with high expectations of all 
• Leaders are supportive and this inspires all stakeholders to do their best for the children
• Leaders work collaboratively to share best practice across our Trust family of schools 

• Our families are supported and know they can approach the school when in need 
• They participate widely in school life and provide open routes of communication
• We work together with parents and carers, as the children’s first educators, to reinforce high standards to secure the best outcomes