Our Mission Statement
'Achieve in God's Love'
'Achieve in God's love' means growing, succeeding, and finding personal fulfilment while rooted in the unconditional acceptance, grace, and support of God.
At St Edwards our mission statement sets a standard for how success, behaviour, and community spirit should be approached.
In our, school guided by this motto, achievement is expanded to include personal character, emotional growth, and spiritual maturity rather than just exam scores, sports trophies, and academic league tables.
"I have come that they shall have life and have it to the full."
We define a "full" education as one that sparks curiosity, creativity, and personal mastery.
It reminds us that every child has inherent value, regardless of their background or academic ability and that our community’s high expectations should never come at the cost of mutual respect. Our school expects high academic standards and good behaviour, but expects students to reach those goals by treating peers with gentleness and fairness.
Our School Values
St Edward’s Catholic Primary School is guided by core values rooted in the Gospel which shape the way the school learns, celebrates, and grows together.
Achieve
Love
Respect
Our Patron Saint - St Edward
St. Edward the Confessor was a kind and very religious English king (1000s) known for his gentle rule, deep faith, and love for peace, earning the name "Confessor" because he confessed his faith through his good deeds, not battles, even giving his ring to a beggar, and he built Westminster Abbey, teaching that true strength comes from kindness and serving God and others.
Who was he?
- He was an Anglo-Saxon King of England, ruling from 1042 to 1066.
- He spent time living in Normandy (France) as a child, which made him very religious.
What made him special?
- Gentle King: Unlike warrior kings, he preferred peace and fairness, which was unusual for his time.
- "Confessor": He was called this because he showed his deep faith by living a holy life, resisting temptations, and helping the poor, rather than fighting.
- Generous: He gave away much of his wealth, even a precious ring to a poor man, showing his faith wasn't about riches.
- Built Westminster Abbey: He promised to go on a pilgrimage but couldn't leave his kingdom, so he built a great church (Westminster Abbey) instead, where he was later buried.
What lessons does he teach?
- True strength comes from faith and kindness, not fighting.
- Being honest, kind, and praying are ways to show you love God.
- Even a king can be simple and serve people.