Catholic Life

Moral Purpose

To transform children's lives.

A child's life is influenced by the quality of education he/she experiences.  An excellent primary education which enables the child to graduate from primary school with a mastery of the curriculum significantly increases their life chances.  As a team we channel our energy and use collective intelligence to discover the most effective approaches to ensure that every child keeps up with the pace of the learning. They should leave the school with a strong depth of understanding of the curriculum and most importantly as well-rounded individuals with high levels of emotional intelligence.

The Catholic Life of Our School

The People

Every member of the community has a responsibility to be a part of its success by aligning themselves with the values, beliefs and actions of the school. 

Religious Education and Catholic Life

At Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary School, we believe and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. You will find us to be loving, caring and spiritual.

The governors and staff of Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary School recognise that they work to educate the children in their care in a range of ways; at the centre of this is the spiritual development of the children, particularly in the Catholic faith. As part of the community of Catholic schools, who work alongside the Catholic Church, there is a clear purpose for the existence of Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary School.

The children, parents, school and parish work together to prepare the children to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. There is also a weekly mass at the school led by the Parish Priest.

During Holy Week there is a whole school liturgy telling the story of Jesus' final days; this is always a moving and spiritual experience.

The school has an act of collective worship each day. These include prayers in the morning, before and after lunch and at the end of the school day. Assemblies, Hymn Practices, Class Collective Worship, and celebration assemblies are held each week.

The school has children who lead collective worship in their own classes and work with other children to train them to lead worship.

The school shows the importance of its Catholic life through displays and images.

The school community works to raise funds for those in need, including the Good Shepherd Appeal, Mission Together and CAFOD.

The Catholic Church provides schools to:

Assist in its mission of making Christ known to all people.

Assist parents, who are the primary educators of their children, in the education and religious formation of their children.

Be at the service of the local Church – the Diocese, the parish and the Christian home.

Be a “service to society.”

(Christ at the Centre: Why the Church provides Catholic Schools – Monsignor Marcus Stock. First published 2005, Revised 2012)

Come and See

RE is taught through Come and See, a Catholic Primary Religious Education programme for EYFS and Key Stages 1 and 2 (published in July 2012). This easy to use, teacher-friendly material has been written by a group of experienced diocesan advisors.

It follows on from successful trialling in schools in England and Wales and is based on the theological foundations of the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Catechism and the revised RE Curriculum Directory and includes the Catholic attainment levels.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church addresses the search for meaning in life. God's initiative in Revelation who comes to meet us and our response of faith. (cf. CCC26) This pattern guides the structure of the programme and informs the process of each topic, opened up through; Explore, Reveal and Respond. http://www.comeandseere.co.uk/ is where the online resources can be found.

Collective Worship

Part of the entitlement of the children at our school is a daily act of collective worship. This uses the gather, word, respond and mission process. Worship may be led by an adult or other children within the class and may take place anywhere in the school including classrooms, the school hall, the peace gardens or the school outdoor environment. Acts of worship are a simple process where reflection upon our relationship with God is essential. For whole school assemblies there will be times when all adults and children need to attend. However, for other assemblies or hymn practices, there may be some occasions where this time can be used for accelerated learning activities with small groups of children.

Prayers throughout the School Day:

Morning Prayer

Father in heaven,

I give you today

all I think

and do

and say.

Amen

 Lunchtime Prayer

God of all creation

you give us our food.

Bless those who prepared it

And those who will share it

And those who have none. Amen.

  End of the Day Prayer

God our Father we come to say

Thank you for your love today Thank you for our family

And the friends you give to me

Guard me in the dark of night

And in the morning send your light. Amen.

Liturgical Calendar

The school produces a liturgical calendar which maps out the statements of belief, Gospel readings, and hymns alongside each other.

Below are the timings of collective worships:

Catholic Life

Moral Purpose

To transform children's lives.

A child's life is influenced by the quality of education he/she experiences.  An excellent primary education which enables the child to graduate from primary school with a mastery of the curriculum significantly increases their life chances.  As a team we channel our energy and use collective intelligence to discover the most effective approaches to ensure that every child keeps up with the pace of the learning. They should leave the school with a strong depth of understanding of the curriculum and most importantly as well-rounded individuals with high levels of emotional intelligence.

The Catholic Life of Our School

The People

Every member of the community has a responsibility to be a part of its success by aligning themselves with the values, beliefs and actions of the school. 

Religious Education and Catholic Life

At Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary School, we believe and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. You will find us to be loving, caring and spiritual.

The governors and staff of Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary School recognise that they work to educate the children in their care in a range of ways; at the centre of this is the spiritual development of the children, particularly in the Catholic faith. As part of the community of Catholic schools, who work alongside the Catholic Church, there is a clear purpose for the existence of Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary School.

The children, parents, school and parish work together to prepare the children to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. There is also a weekly mass at the school led by the Parish Priest.

During Holy Week there is a whole school liturgy telling the story of Jesus' final days; this is always a moving and spiritual experience.

The school has an act of collective worship each day. These include prayers in the morning, before and after lunch and at the end of the school day. Assemblies, Hymn Practices, Class Collective Worship, and celebration assemblies are held each week.

The school has children who lead collective worship in their own classes and work with other children to train them to lead worship.

The school shows the importance of its Catholic life through displays and images.

The school community works to raise funds for those in need, including the Good Shepherd Appeal, Mission Together and CAFOD.

The Catholic Church provides schools to:

Assist in its mission of making Christ known to all people.

Assist parents, who are the primary educators of their children, in the education and religious formation of their children.

Be at the service of the local Church – the Diocese, the parish and the Christian home.

Be a “service to society.”

(Christ at the Centre: Why the Church provides Catholic Schools – Monsignor Marcus Stock. First published 2005, Revised 2012)

Come and See

RE is taught through Come and See, a Catholic Primary Religious Education programme for EYFS and Key Stages 1 and 2 (published in July 2012). This easy to use, teacher-friendly material has been written by a group of experienced diocesan advisors.

It follows on from successful trialling in schools in England and Wales and is based on the theological foundations of the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Catechism and the revised RE Curriculum Directory and includes the Catholic attainment levels.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church addresses the search for meaning in life. God's initiative in Revelation who comes to meet us and our response of faith. (cf. CCC26) This pattern guides the structure of the programme and informs the process of each topic, opened up through; Explore, Reveal and Respond. http://www.comeandseere.co.uk/ is where the online resources can be found.

Collective Worship

Part of the entitlement of the children at our school is a daily act of collective worship. This uses the gather, word, respond and mission process. Worship may be led by an adult or other children within the class and may take place anywhere in the school including classrooms, the school hall, the peace gardens or the school outdoor environment. Acts of worship are a simple process where reflection upon our relationship with God is essential. For whole school assemblies there will be times when all adults and children need to attend. However, for other assemblies or hymn practices, there may be some occasions where this time can be used for accelerated learning activities with small groups of children.

Prayers throughout the School Day:

Morning Prayer

Father in heaven,

I give you today

all I think

and do

and say.

Amen

 Lunchtime Prayer

God of all creation

you give us our food.

Bless those who prepared it

And those who will share it

And those who have none. Amen.

  End of the Day Prayer

God our Father we come to say

Thank you for your love today Thank you for our family

And the friends you give to me

Guard me in the dark of night

And in the morning send your light. Amen.

Liturgical Calendar

The school produces a liturgical calendar which maps out the statements of belief, Gospel readings, and hymns alongside each other.

Below are the timings of collective worships: