Founded in hope St. Mary’s CE (VA) Primary School is a place where all can find their voice, grow in wisdom and live well in community and service.
At St Mary’s we are deeply committed to ensuring that all children and adults have the opportunity to attend high quality collective worship that supports our school vision.
‘Collective Worship in a Church school should enable every child and adult to flourish and to live life in all its fullness.’ (John 10:10). It will help educate for hope, wisdom, knowledge and skills, aspiration, dignity and respect, and develop a community of understanding and living well together.
Collective Worship is an educational activity where students are engaged, inspired to think and be supported or challenged b
St Catherine's Church
As Church of England school we are linked with our local parish church, St Catherine’s, the Church plays a central role in the life of our school community. This partnership helps to strengthen the school’s Christian ethos and values, offering pupils opportunities for worship, reflection, and spiritual growth. Clergy from the church often lead worship, support religious education lessons, and take part in school events and celebrations. Pupils visit the church for services at key points in the Christian calendar, such as Christmas, Easter, and Harvest. Through this close relationship, the church and school work together to nurture a sense of belonging, kindness, and faith in all members of the school community.
Link to the Church website
Harvest Festival 2025
On Tuesday 30th September, the whole school visited St Catherine’s Church to give thanks for the food and crops that have been grown throughout the year. During the service the children talked about the importance of gratitude and sharing, especially with those who may not have enough. We gave donations of food, said prayers and learnt about the role of farmers at Harvest time.