vision and Values
Our Vision
At Notre Dame Catholic School, we stand on the shoulders of the great, visionary women who have gone before us.
We are inspired to pursue successful lives, fulfilling careers and passion led professions. Our mission is to inspire others by innovating, leading and changing the world for the better. Our values of responsibility, excellence, self-control, politeness, empathy, co-operation and trust (RESPECT) will shape everything we do.
Our work is built on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and the legacy of St Julie Billiart, our patron saint and guiding light.
Our Values
- Responsibility
- Excellence
- Self-control
- Politeness
- Empathy
- Co-operation
- Trust
Our Aims
Our goal is to ensure that all aspects of school life reflect the school's distinctive Catholic ethos and that each girl is given equality of opportunity to achieve her full potential - spiritually, academically and socially. To fulfill this goal we aim to:
- Live by Gospel Values of Justice, Peace and Love.
- Have a commitment to educating young women to be confident, independent and responsible citizens, the mission statement above is at the heart of what we do.
- Give every chance to every pupil to have the very best opportunities both in the classroom and outside it.
- Offer strong pastoral support.
- Prepare young women for an ever changing world.
British Values
According to Ofsted, 'fundamental British values' are:
- Democracy.
- The rule of law.
- Individual liberty.
- Mutual respect
- Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith.​
Follow the link to see what we do at Notre Dame to uphold these values:
How do we support British values at Notre Dame?
Promoting British values in schools
British Values Lessons
