Catholic Social Teaching
At St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Catholic Social Teaching is at the heart of our mission and underpins all aspects of school life. Rooted in Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church, it helps our children understand how to live out their faith by treating others with dignity, acting with compassion and working for the common good.
Catholic Social Teaching is taught explicitly through the Religious Education Directory (RED) and is woven throughout our wider curriculum. Through their learning in Religious Education and across all subjects, pupils are encouraged to reflect on their responsibilities towards others, care for God's creation, challenge injustice and become active citizens who make a positive difference in the world.
CAFOD Live Simply Award
In December 2023, we were awarded the CAFOD Live Simply Award where we were recognised for living simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the world's poorest communities. Our environmental projects played a crucial role in achieving the award. We actively engaged in planting willow, constructing planters for growing our own vegetables and investing in a greenhouse to enable year-round food production. These efforts not only contribute to our commitment to sustainability but also foster a deeper connection to the environment.
In the spirit of solidarity, our school community participated in regular collections for St. Chad's and St. Michael's, extending our support to those in need within our immediate community. Additionally, we collectively offered prayers for individuals facing challenges around the globe, emphasising our shared responsibility to stand in solidarity with the less fortunate.
A special well done goes to our dedicated Chaplaincy Team, who led several impactful projects which were instrumental in earning us the Live Simply Award. Their unwavering commitment and passion have inspired us all to be agents of positive change, embodying the values of simplicity, sustainability and solidarity.
We extend our gratitude to the entire school community for their collective effort in making this achievement possible.