St Marys College Prospectus 2022

Our faith in action
At St. Mary’s College, we are strongly committed to building and strengthening the
Catholic ethos of the school. Underlying our teaching and our relationships are the
Gospel Values of Trust, Respect, Understanding, Truth and Hope. This is embodied
in our Truth badge which every pupil receives in Year 8 and wears throughout their
time with us
Our aim is that pupils show respect and care for one another and for all who work
in this place of learning. As a mercy school, led by the legacy of Catherine McAuley
and the Sisters of Mercy, pupils extend their concern to those less fortunate
through prayer and charitable service. We have a continued focus on home, school
and parish links.
The Catholic ethos permeates every aspect of our school life. This begins every
morning with our morning prayer where we gather as a community of faith in
action. We celebrate the various liturgical events which punctuate the school
calendar supported by our School Chaplain, Fr. Paul Farren. Throughout the year
there are an array of opportunities of faith formation through Charitable work,
Masses of Celebration, Pope John Paul II Award, Pupil Enrichment Programme,
Assemblies and Retreats. Our school is committed to developing confident women
with a strong sense of justice who demonstrate social responsibility, care for those
in our communities and foster a spirit of inclusion.
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