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In St Paul’s Primary School and Nursery Class, it is our vision that every child should be supported and encouraged to be the very best they can be, in every aspect of their development, in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. As Article 3 of the UNCRC states ‘, The best interests of the child must be a top priority in all decisions and actions that affect children. We work together to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment where every member of our school community feels like they belong and that their rights, lives, and experiences are valued and respected. We recognize the importance of working in close partnership with parents and external agencies to ensure that all of our children are safe, healthy, achieving, nurtured, active, respected, responsible, and included, to grow and develop as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors. The shared values in our school are reflected in its ethos based on the Gospel Values of the Catholic Church, which include respect, wisdom, justice, integrity, and humility. We involve children in the decision-making process and recognize the dignity of each individual, made in the image and likeness of God, and respect this at all times. At St Paul’s we take a holistic approach to education which focuses on developing the whole child with Christ at the center of all we do. We are committed to the partnership of home, school, and Parish and through all parties working together, our children will be sure of success. Through this joint commitment, we welcome new members to our school to grow and work in the love of Christ as we live out our vision statement to encourage the children to be the very best they can be, in every aspect of their development. Here at St Paul’s we ensure your child will be encouraged, motivated, and guided to ensure that they develop their natural gifts and talents whilst becoming confident, independent learners who know how to make informed decisions about the choices they make in life. View full school

A very warm welcome to the Saint Paul’s RC High School website and a very special welcome to you if you are a new parent/guardian. St. Paul’s RC High School is a School of Ambition and of course, we have very high expectations for all our young people. “Aiming High for Young People” is our motto. All that we do in Saint Paul’s is designed to improve the life chances of every young person in our care and every member of staff is committed to that mission. We are a Catholic school and our very strong catholic ethos supports the promotion of gospel values and the development of our community of faith and learning. Through our mission, we aim to provide the highest quality education for all. We have excellent links with our parents who are extremely supportive of the school. We have an active Parent Council that meets regularly to support the school. We have outstanding links with the wider community of St. Paul’s and we work in partnership with many agencies to ensure all our young people have every opportunity available to them. In our recent HMIe inspection of our School of Ambition status the school received a resounding endorsement. “School of Ambition had made a real difference to the school” “Very positive parent view of the school and positive perception of the school within the local community. Very positive partnerships with parents and the community” “General trend of raised attainment” “Clear evidence of ground-breaking work going on in several areas” “Clear evidence of a very (please check out the rest of our website) positive ethos throughout the school” Education should be fun and engaging education should be inclusive and equal education should be of the highest quality for all. In Saint Paul’s we aim continuously to provide all of these. In Saint Paul’s R.C. High School we will provide a welcoming and friendly environment, which celebrates the diversity of our community. We aim to ensure that all pupils are successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors, and prepared to take their place in society. This is achieved through working together with young people, their families, and the community, based on a shared sense of direction. View full school

Welcome to St. Paul’s School. This academic year we have worked together as a school community to review our school values. We wanted values that reflected both our Christian faith and the inclusiveness that is such an important part of the ethos of our school. The children who attend St. Paul’s School come from a range of cultures and faiths, and we celebrate this diversity. Our new school values of “Respect, Trust, Compassion” reflect the teachings of Jesus, as well as providing a good foundation for the children’s future lives. We are very ambitious for our children, and they are for themselves. We provide a rich and engaging curriculum. St. Paul’s is a voluntary aided Church of England School for children aged 3 to 11. St. Paul’s Primary School is first and foremost a Church of England foundation that strives to offer all pupils, staff, parents, and friends the experience of a loving, caring and worshipping community. St. Paul’s Primary School is first and foremost a Church of England foundation that strives to offer all pupils, staff, parents, and friends the experience of a loving, caring and worshipping community. We aim to work in partnership with family and parish communities, complementing and supporting all on their faith journey. We are concerned with the development of the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Therefore whilst the school provides for a broad and balanced curriculum to meet the needs of pupils of all abilities, a major aim is to enable all pupils to develop an understanding of themselves, of others, and society in general. We believe that we are all children of God and therefore everyone is of value in the sight of God. Each has their gifts to contribute to our community and together they make up a valued part of our school. We are committed to an equal opportunities policy and will stand firm in the rejection of all prejudice. We strive to develop a community where mutual respect reigns, where value is placed on social and cultural diversity, where personal standards of behavior and work are high, and where all grow to recognize their responsibilities, both to themselves and others. At St. Paul’s we provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all our children. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and covers the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), History, Geography, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, Citizenship, Design and Technology, Art. Foundation Stage Classes follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Guidance which encourages learning through play and offers a variety of experiences from six broad areas of learning. From Year One to Year 6 children follows the National Curriculum. At St Paul’s we want every child to be successful. We know that the sooner children learn to read, the greater their success at school. The teaching of phonics is a key strategy that is used to help our children to read and write. Phonics is a way of teaching early readers to match the sounds with the letter shapes. We start teaching phonics in Nursery and continue throughout Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Some children in Years 3 to 6 may continue to be taught phonics if this is needed to help with their reading skills. Phonics is taught through discrete phonic sessions, regular reading sessions and will often be referred to throughout the school day linking it with many of the other curriculum subjects. St. Paul’s is a Church of England School and our values are based on our belief in the teachings of Christ. We are happy to admit children from other faiths and enjoy the diversity this brings to our community. We follow the religious education syllabus laid down by Southwark Diocesan Board which teaches children about Christianity while also helping them to understand other faiths, in particular Judaism and Islam. Religious assemblies are held daily and all children participate in our worship. Children are encouraged to care and show respect for themselves and the thoughts and feelings of others. In class regular circle time discussions cover citizenship and other issues. During this time all children’s contributions are valued and pupils learn to accept that every individual has a right to be heard. Pupils are taught how the body works, how to keep it safe and healthy, and about the dangers of unhealthy living. This is taught discretely and through science, religious education, and literacy. Physical exercise is taught regularly to all children during the school day and several after-school clubs encourage further participation. Swimming is provided in Key Stage Two. With a strong emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, we encourage understanding about the good effects of exercise and the variety of sports available to our children. We reward good team players and believe that every child can gain pleasure and satisfaction from the sport View full school

St Paul's is a voluntary aided Church of England school with a strong Christian ethos and set of values. The school is a popular oversubscribed, one-form entry, primary school with a current roll of 210 children. It serves its local community encompassing Belsize and Camden Town with Primrose Hill wards. St Paul's CE Primary School is situated next to Primrose Hill Park in the London Borough of Camden. Parents strongly express their desire for their children to attend St Paul's due to the ethos and the positive, inclusive way we encourage the school's values, which the children demonstrate in their daily lives. St Paul’s School serves the whole community, whatever the individual faiths or beliefs of families are. Our mission, working together, is to shape the child, and therefore the adult, drawing on Christian insights, to understand how to live fully and ‘shine as lights in the world.’ Philippians 2.16 We will: Strive for academic excellence by challenging and supporting all children in their learning Provide a broad curriculum that encourages curiosity and a love of learning Give excellent care and guidance to help children be safe, to develop physical well-being and emotional maturity Encourage children to become good neighbors and citizens Nurture a lifelong attitude of awe, wonder, and thankfulness. Today, St Paul’s C E Primary School is closely linked with the parish church of St. Mary’s, and the relationship between the church and the school is maintained by the presence of local Anglicans on the Governing body, and the weekly involvement of the vicar in assemblies and other school activities. The children also make regular visits to church. In addition, our school works closely with the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS). Our core value of Respect ensures tolerance of those who have different faiths and beliefs. St Paul’s enhances pupils’ understanding of different faiths and beliefs through Religious Education studies, including visits to a range of places of worship. Pupils and parents are also invited to talk about their faith, as well as sharing cultural traditions such as food and dance. In this way, our pupils gain an enhanced understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society. Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we educate and provide boundaries for our pupils to make choices safely through the provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Our pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these safely. Examples of this can be seen clearly in our e-safety and PSHE lessons. In addition, children have a wide choice of extra-curricular activities. The pupils understand that respect is essential to exist in harmony with each other. It is expected that respect is shown to everyone, whatever differences we may have. The core value of respect at St Paul’s underpins our work every day, both in and out of the classroom, and is also reflected in our Christian values. View full school