Our School

Our school ethos and values.

School aims and context

Every child will:  

Ø    Grow in and reflect God’s love

Ø    Develop high self esteem and motivation

Ø    Be self aware and an independent learner

Ø    Have high levels of self confidence and self control

Ø    Have good relationships with others and cooperate well as a team member

Ø    Achieve to the best of their ability

In order to do this the school will work in partnership with parents and the community to:

Ø    Create a safe, stimulating, creative and enjoyable environment, which is underpinned by Gospel values

Ø    Respect and value the uniqueness of the individual

Ø    Provide a climate of high expectations where the pursuit of excellence is a part of all aspects of school life

Ø    Provide a variety of opportunities to equip them for the future

Ø    Promote a dynamic culture of challenge and support for all

Governing Body

The Governors have overall responsibility of overseeing the general running of the school, its curriculum, appointing staff, deciding an admissions policy and administrating the school’s annual budget. There are eight Foundation Governors, including the parish priest, who are appointed by the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton and one appointed by Surrey County Council. There is also the Headteacher, two other staff governors and two parent governors.
Parent and Foundation Governors are appointed for a term of four years of office. The intention is to have a balanced Governing Body where some foundation governors are also parents of children currently in the Catholic Education System.

Any correspondence directed to The Governing Body should be addressed to The Chair of Governors and sent to the school office.

List of Governors
 

Governors’ Fund
Governors act on behalf of the school in an entirely voluntary capacity and are given no financial assistance for the performance of their duties. As a body they are responsible for a considerable portion of repairs and maintenance because the school is Voluntary Aided. In essence this means the Governors must pay all bills and subsequently claim back 90% from the DfES, which can take many months or years. The 10% shortfall is funded by the Governors’ Fund.
All parents are asked to make a minimum contribution to the annual Governors’ Fund of £60 per family. The fund is provided exclusively by parents with children attending our school, therefore, in all fairness every family is asked to contribute.

Audited accounts of The Fund are published annually.