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St. Catherine’s is a successful and vibrant school community, with a dedicated and hard-working staff. The staff ensures that children are eager to come to school and learn. Our children are wonderful their excellent attitude to learning and new experiences contribute to a positive atmosphere within the school. At St. Catherine’s we care and respect each other. We are all special and God loves us. We are a caring community that aims to promote respect and understanding of all Individuals through a sharing of Catholic Faith and the love of Christ. All children will feel a sense of worth, knowing that they are valued and loved by God in their uniqueness. We seek to create a learning environment that enables our children to succeed to their best ability and which recognizes and values their variety of talents. We acknowledge the importance of our role in support for the family, the parish, and the wider community Aims of our School: That the school has a Catholic ethos that allows the children to live, learn and grow in love, which tolerance, confidence, and respect, using our Lord Jesus Christ as their example. That there is a firm, loving but structured approach to discipline, which allows the children to make the most of their time in Saint Catherine of Siena School. To acknowledge the various cultural backgrounds, build upon the strengths, and encourage the acceptance of difference so that our children can fully participate in our multi-cultural society. To provide the children with a caring, stable school, that encourages a sense of self-esteem and self-worth. To deliver the National Curriculum. That our curriculum places enough emphasis on the acquisition of the basic skills that will support the children in later life. That the children experience an academic curriculum that is broad, challenging, and designed to meet their individual needs. That the children are allowed to achieve, but not at the expense of others. That the school sets and expects high standards in all we attempt. To support children with their own individual special needs. To encourage the children to do their best at all times. To help prepare the children for secondary school and ultimately to make the most of their life opportunities. View full school

St Catherine Catholic Primary School is a small, diverse, and friendly community that has the Gospel values at the heart of all that we do, with faith development and worship central to the experience that our children enjoy. Our aim is that all you need to know about our school is on our website and that it will help improve communication between home, school, and parish. We aim to ensure all information is up to date and useful, we welcome any feedback on how it can be improved. We have high expectations of all pupils, and through an experienced team of highly committed teachers and support staff working in close partnership with parents, St Catherine School achieves high academic standards. We seek to work in partnership with our parish, deanery, diocese, and other schools in our quest for excellence. We seek to support parents, as the first teachers of their children, to encourage children to make full use of their God-given gifts. We aim to contribute to the 'common good of the society which we serve and live in. The poor and disadvantaged - in financial, social, academic, or spiritual terms - are our primary concern. We are blessed to serve a diverse multi-cultural, multi-faith school community which we celebrate. On an individual level, we expect children to have open minds and to be the unique person God created them to be as we seek to meet their specific needs. We value a broad, balanced, and rich curriculum that prepares pupils for life in the rapidly changing world in which we now live. Children have many opportunities to develop their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural skills to enable them to become fully responsible members of society. As a catholic school, we play a central role in the mission of the Church to make Christ known and loved. We place Him and the teaching of the Church at the center of children's lives and hope that their journey of faith and spirituality at St Catherine is the inspiration to live their lives fully as Christians. It is our privilege to educate, guide, and protect each child that journeys through our school. We aim to challenge all children to be the best that they can be in every sphere. We aim to form mature human persons in the image and likeness of Christ through living the gospel values. We seek not only to transform the individual human lives of our pupils but also through them, the society which they will help to build. Everyone is respected and every opinion is valued. Sharing expertise and new learning brings us all closer to our peak performance. The active force is people, without motivated people there will be no growth, gain, or development. Our school is a learning organization we are constantly evolving and seeking new solutions. We are open to all cultures and traditions, children of faith and children of no faith, and care especially for the poor and disadvantaged. View full school

We are committed to developing influential, ethical leaders through study, practice, and real-life experience. We educate women to lead and influence. We educate at all degree levels through valuing and integrating the liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic intellectual tradition, emphasizing scholarly inquiry and social justice teaching as lived by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. We welcome students' rich diversity, with a baccalaureate college for women at the University's heart and graduate and adult colleges for women and men. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine University develops leaders who act with integrity. St. Catherine University is respected globally for educating women who transform the world. Whether you're a new first-year student or are transferring to St. Kate's, you'll find lively classes, an innovative learning environment, and a faculty committed to your success in The College for Women. The graduate programs prepare scholars who lead and influence, advocate for justice, honor global perspectives, and demonstrate expertise. Make a transition into a new career with a certificate or associate degree, or finish your bachelor's in a flexible format for busy adults. At every degree level, St. Kate is preparing you to lead and influence by integrating a liberal arts curriculum with professional education. Within the Catholic tradition, you will learn intellectual flexibility and practical skills and become aware of social justice issues and thorny ethical questions. Enter The College for Women as a freshman after high school or transfer your credits to become a Katie any time. Choose a major or two from nearly 60 fields of study, and add a minor to cover all your interests and career aspirations. Focus on finishing your bachelor's degree in St. Kate's College for Adults. It's flexible and convenient learning that will support and inspire you and move you along your pathway to success. Choose a certificate or associate degree to prepare you for an in-demand career. You will get the foundation you need for professional advancement and the next step on your college pathway. Become equipped as a thought leader in your profession and as a change agent for the world when you engage in the Graduate College's certificate, master's, or doctoral degree programs. St. Catherine University is committed to the liberal arts as the broad base of learning and the pursuit of excellence for our students. The Reflective Woman (TRW) and Global Search for Justice (GSJ) courses connect students to the mission and vision of St. Catherine, building community through active, student-centered learning and calling students to examine their education with great intention, as they begin and as it comes to a close. With the liberal arts integrated throughout every program, from associate to graduate level, women and men who graduate from St. Kate's are prepared for a world in which respect for diverse voices and perspectives, critical thinking, and a desire and ability to work toward social change is crucial. A college education is one of the most important investments you can make in your future. We are committed to helping you find ways to make education affordable for you and your family. Discover fun ways to enhance your academic experience, expand your leadership skills, and engage with the University and community. Meet friends who share common interests through dorm life, clubs, and organizations. You will find programs and services for every type of student at every stage of student life. Stay close to classes, friends, professors, study resources, social events, culture, food, and fun when you live on campus. St. Kate's Residence Life offers services grounded in community, convenience, and connection. Attend a musical, connect with like-minded peers, cheer for the Wildcats, and so much more! Make the most of your college experience. Whatever your religious tradition, St. Kate's invites you to engage in our faith community, which is rooted in the pursuit of social justice. Discover ways to serve and explore your spirituality. With two beautiful campuses in St. Paul and Minneapolis, St. Catherine University is home to nearly 5,000 students in a wide array of disciplines and degree levels. At its heart, the College for Women and its founders' legacy informs every facet of the University. St. Catherine University (formerly the College of St. Catherine) was founded in St. Paul in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, under the leadership of Mother Seraphine Ireland. The University is named for St. Catherine of Alexandria, the fourth-century Egyptian lay philosopher who suffered martyrdom for her faith. The University's site was chosen atop the city's second-highest hill, in the area now known as Highland Park. The first benefactor was Hugh Derham of Rosemount, who contributed $20,000 for the first building. Derham Hall opened in January 1905, offering classes to high school boarding students and lower-division college students. Throughout our history, the fundamental platform on which St. Kate's was built — our mission, heritage, and reputation for academic excellence — remains. View full university

The campus of St. Catherine University and St. Catherine Junior College is located on the north side of Matsuyama City. It is nestled in a quiet, suburban community that lies along the Seto Inland Sea and looks out on picturesque fields and mountains. The university is managed under the auspices of the Congregation of Religious Missionaries of St. Dominic. It is named after St. Catherine of Siena, who represents the values of devotion and dedication to instill in the students. St. Catherine University was established in 1988 on the campus of St. Catherine Junior College, which had been established in 1966. Both the university and the junior college were established as higher education institutions for women, and they became co-educational in 2004. The campus also houses St. Martin's Home, an intensive-care home for the aged, and a pre-school kindergarten attached to the junior college. There are two research institutes: The Research Institute of Humanity and Culture and The Institute for Christian Studies. St. Catherine University joined the International Council of Universities of St. Thomas Aquinas (IC-USTA) in 2007. This organization promotes academic exchange between students, professors, and researchers in numerous universities on the five continents. The center of Matsuyama City is about 30 minutes away from the campus. Regular train service is available. There are many shopping, entertainment and restaurant areas and famous sites, such as Dogo Onsen hot spring and Matsuyama Castle, to visit. Matsuyama City has a convenient airport, with international connections, 15 minutes from the center of the city. Domestic flight connections can be made via Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and other cities. Or you can take the Bullet Train (Shinkansen) to Okayama and transfer to a train bound for Matsuyama. Matsuyama is also accessible from Hiroshima by ferry. St. Catherine Educational Institution was founded by the Congregation of Religious Missionaries of St. Dominic. The junior college was established in 1966, and the university opened its doors in 1988. Our name is in honor of St. Catherine of Siena, one of the three women Doctors of the Church, who dedicated her life to charity and service to others. Students in the four-year university programs study social work, psychiatric social work, management, sociology, social awareness, caregiving skills, sports management, and, at the two-year junior college, early childhood education. The mission of St. Catherine University can be summed up as "Amor et Veritas" (Love and Truth). This is a Christian university with a world vision, and the ideal of its education is educating students who can promote world peace and a community spirit. Love and truth reflect the spirit of the founding order of St. Dominic. The spirit of scholarship, the promotion of universal values, and the development of a high moral consciousness reflect the principles of St. Catherine of Siena. The university motto is represented in words Sincerity, Strength, and Service. The emphasis of education at St. Catherine University is to direct our students towards these principles. Sincerity is a building block of society that allows people to abide mutually in trust and confidence together. Strength is needed for humanity's care and helps the individual face the distress of our surroundings and environment with a sound heart and sound health. Service represents all humanity's efforts to promote growth and spread peace from the people to the region and from the region to the civilization as a whole. View full university