Home School Agreement

Our Mission Statement

"At St Jude’s Catholic School we will help our children live as good Christians, supporting and enabling them to reach their full potential and empowering them to be caring individuals capable of critical independent thought."

Golden Rules

At St Jude's School we respect and value all members of our community.
Our "Golden Rules" help us to remember how to treat others with repect.

• Do be gentle.
  Do not push and shove.

• Do be polite.
  Do not call a person names, unless they like the name.

• Do be a friend - Ask others to join in your game.

• Do listen to each other.
  Do not interrupt.

• Do follow instructions.
  Do not disobey.

• Understand it is okay to make mistakes.
  Do not tease anyone who does.

• Be kind, be honest and truthful.
  Do not lie or cheat.

• Concentrate on work.
  Do your best.

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The Pupil Promise

As a pupil at St. Jude's School I will try my best in everything I do and respect and care for everyone in my school.
I will try to:

• Support the Christian values of our school.

• Be polite, helpful and considerate to others and keep the Golden Rules.

• Tell a grown-up at school if I have a problem or I am worried about anything.

• Try to think for myself and take responsibility for my actions.

• Behave sensibly so as to keep us all happy and safe.

• Attend school on time.

• Wear my school uniform with pride.

• Work hard in lessons.

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The Parent Promise

We recognise our responsibility as parents or guardians to be the primary educators of our children. We ask the school to work in partnership with us, to enrich our children's lives.
For our part we will try to:

• Encourage my child to show kindness and consideration to others.

• Support the Christian values of the school community.

• Talk to my child about their experiences in school and encourage them to do their best.

• Give my child opportunities for home learning and support homework from school.

• Support the school's policies and guidelines for behaviour.

• See that my child attends school regularly, on time and suitably equipped and provide an explanation for any absences.

• Inform the school of any concerns or problems that might affect my child's work or behaviour.

• Attend parent evenings and information meetings and support school events.

• Attempt to support the Catholic community and school governors in their responsibilities for maintaining the school buildings in good repair.

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The School Promise

As our part in the Christian Community, in partnership with the Parish, the School acknowledges its' responsibilities to support parents in their task of nurturing their children towards human wholeness.
The School will:

• Treat your child with dignity and respect , encouraging them to their full human wholeness.

• Challenge your child to strive for the highest standard of personal, social, spiritual and intellectual development and aim for excellence in all they do.

• Provide a friendly welcome to your child in a secure, stimulating, Christian environment in which they will enjoy their learning.

• Set, mark and monitor homework suitable for your child's needs.

• Provide you with information about your child's attainment and progress and provide you with opportunities to talk to teachers.

• Keep you well informed about school policies and activities, through regular letters and newsletters.

• Send home an annual report of your child's progress.

• Contact you if there is a problem with your child's attendance or punctuality.

• Inform you of any concerns regarding your child's behaviour, work or health.