Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

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Our school began serving the local Catholic community in 1830 under the direction of Marie Madeleine D'Houet, founder of the religious order, the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). The sisters are still involved in our school today, serving on our Governing Body and contributing to the spiritual life of the school.

Our vision is that FCJ schools are communities of personal academic excellence. Strong in companionship, the unique giftedness of every person in these faith communities is recognized, nourished, and celebrated.

Our hope and expectation are that, through God's grace, working in us all, each young person grows into their best self, with a zest for life and the generosity and confidence to use their talents and gifts in the service of others. Our school is underpinned by our mission - growing together through Christ with courage, confidence, and dignity.

Our school began serving the local community in 1830 under the direction of Marie Madeleine D’Houet, founder of the religious order, the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). The sisters are still involved in our school today, serving on our Governing body and contributing to the spiritual life of the school.

Maria Fidelis is a Roman Catholic school for families who would like their child’s faith to be nurtured and supported. The majority of our students are from Catholic families but we welcome applications from parents who value Christian education and feel able to support the Catholic ethos of the school. We have a formal uniform and behavior policy as we believe that children and young people flourish best in the security of clear boundaries.

We expect that the majority of students will follow a traditional, academic curriculum. The ablest are identified early in Year 7 and are allowed to study Latin. They are also mentored by graduates from Russell Group universities, who monitor their progress and coach them for higher education. Maria Fidelis regularly exceeds national and Camden averages in progress and attainment indicators.

We are committed to providing enrichment experiences for all students and make regular use of the excellent local opportunities available to us, as well as offering national and international visits. These include:

• Mentoring from City businesses such as Deloitte
• Opportunities to work with academics from leading scientific institutions and university departments
• Links with schools in France, Belgium, Germany, and Italy
• Clubs ranging from debating to street dance
• Trips to Oxford and Cambridge from Year 9.

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