Our School Vision

‘Learning Together in Friendship with God ’

~ A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you so you must love one another  ~

                                      John 13: 34-35

School Vision Statement 

Our vision is to give every child the chance to excel as they achieve and progress spiritually, socially and academically.  In friendship with God we learn and grow together, developing the courage to be the best we can be. We model respect to ourselves and others and we follow Jesus’s command of loving one another, just as Jesus loved His Disciples and loves us too. 

Mission

Our children know that like St. Aelred, they have a friendship with God; they are chosen; they are special, and they are loved. 

We try to be like Jesus and follow in His path by showing kindness, compassion and respect to  everyone we meet through friendship with others. 

In God’s love we have the courage to be the best we can be.  

Our Values

• Friendship
• Courage
• Respect

Friendship- We are all special and have a friendship with Jesus. Every day we share His light by showing love and compassion to others. 

Courage- Like St. Aelred our friendship with God brings us courage: knowing that God will be with us wherever we go and whatever we do. In God’s love we have the strength to be the best we can be and the courage to choose the right path. 

Respect- As friends of Jesus, we respect everyone in our school and wider community, showing love and kindness to everyone we meet.

A family of God

We are a community of school, home and parish and as a Catholic school, we see our community as part of God’s family. As a family we are inclusive and nurturing; we are accepting – all are welcome here; we work in partnership; we are ambitious for one another and we share in one another’s successes as well as support each other through hardship; we have high levels of trust.

As a Catholic school we carry out the Bishop of Middlesbrough’s vision, ‘to make Christ known and loved’, in every aspect of school life, whether this is through the energy we put in to providing the best teaching and learning for each pupil, the quality of our pastoral care, helping pupils, staff and families grow closer to God, our approach to behaviour and reconciliation, the respect we show for one another, or putting our faith into action either within our community or by connecting globally in prayer or charitable work.

At St Aelred’s, children experience warmth and acceptance with high expectations – the sort of safe and supportive environment that builds self-esteem, confidence, independence, positive relationships, and resilience. At St Aelred’s, children learn compassion by being cared for and build self-worth by being known and valued. As in a family, children are encouraged to be themselves, develop their personalities, their talents and their interests.