Our Mission Statement

"Together we grow in God’s love"

The Catholic Life of the school is given the highest priority where the development of an authentic Catholic ethos is actively sought by all. Children are empowered to have a thorough understanding of the Church’s liturgical year, its seasons, rites and symbols.  Within the school community, prayer has a profound and visible effect on the development of all pupils and staff irrespective of ability or faith background. As a school, we promote a love of faith; engaging and inspiring our children to take responsibility for promoting the Catholic ethos of our community whilst seeking to lead and develop this further. Developing a greater understanding of vocation is fundamental in giving our children a meaningful reason to live out their faith. Teachers ensure that children are provided with opportunities to develop their thinking and respond to questions of faith. Our school celebrates, develops and enhances the Catholic Life of our children and ensures our Catholic ethos underpins all that we do and strive to achieve.

Christ has no body on earth but ours. Ours are the hands with which He heals.

Ours are His eyes, His feet, His lips. Ours are the hearts through which He loves.

St Cross vision:

• Know Jesus better through learning, worship and daily school life
• Grow kind and caring young people who respect others regardless of their cultural backgrounds
• Provide a rigorous, inclusive education where creativity, achievement and personality blossom
• Encourage independence, motivation and perseverance as life – long skills allowing children to reach their full potential in a challenging world
• Encourage children to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and contribute positively to society
• Be an inclusive family, inspired by gospel values through service to others.