Mission Statement:

Saint Pius X Catholic High School is a Catholic School in which the Gospel message of the Kingdom of God is revealed through our work and through our relationships with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

This is encompassed in the statement:

‘Love one another as I have loved you’            John 13

We aim to:

• support the Mission of the Church, to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ
• pursue academic excellence so that all in our school community have equal opportunity to develop their gifts and talents and fulfil their potential
• strive to be a Cohesive Catholic Community to support the formation of each individual
• create an environment where respect is the defining feature of our interactions with each other

Support Mission of the Church, to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ

We will do this through:

• our Christian values, relationships and personal example
• our provision for Catechesis and Religious Education throughout the curriculum
• our recognition and celebration of the uniqueness of every individual made in the image of God
• providing the living experience of a Worshipping Community

Pursue academic excellence so that all in our school community have equal opportunity to develop their gifts and talents and fulfil their potential

We will do this through:

• ensuring a broad, balanced and personalised curriculum which is regularly reviewed to ensure its relevance and suitability
• ensuring teaching and learning is monitored and developed
• developing the personal learning and thinking skills in our students

Strive to be a Cohesive Catholic Community to support the formation of each individual

We will do this through

• promoting equality, diversity, respect and cultural appreciation throughout the curriculum

Create an environment where respect is the defining feature of our interactions with each other

We will do this through:

• modelling the behaviour we expect from others
• ensuring that our code of conduct is at the core of how all in our community treat one another

All our aims will be achieved in partnership with:

• parents
• the extended educational community
• local, national and international groups
• local parishes, the Diocese of Hallam and the global Catholic Community, other faith communities

Evidence of our aims can be seen in:

• school self evaluation documentation
• school improvement plan
• performance management documentation
• school calendar and liturgical events
• lesson observations
• displays
• student reports

School policies including

• Acts of Worship
• Religious Education
• Chaplaincy
• Behaviour including Code of Conduct
• Equality
• Community Cohesion
• Community Cohesion Audit and Plan
• Teaching and Learning