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east barnet parish church

st mary the virgin

St Mary's Church of England (VA)

Primary School

Littlegrove, East Barnet EN4 8SL

Tel: 020 8449 5856 Fax: 020 8440 6517 Email: office.stmarysen4.barnet@lgfl.net

Headteacher: Mrs Mel Adams

Chair of Governors: The Revd Colin Smith Vice Chair: Mr Eddie Thomson

This truly is an inclusive school with some outstanding features....

The strong Christian ethos is reflected in all that the school does

and in the values to which the pupils aspire...."

OFSTED Dec 06

Our School Values, Ethos and Aims

St Mary’s Church and School have worked in close partnership in this local

community since before 1582. As children move through the School there are

many opportunities for contact with the Parish Church:

- weekly Thursday Morning Worship in Church, led by the clergy at St Mary’s;

- visits to church to explore local history and elements of Christian worship;

- copies of our monthly newspaper and occasional Family Newsletters;

- special school services in Church for major festivals and events;

- the school’s RE programme;

- Sunday @ School - twice yearly Sunday morning celebrations where the

main Church Service takes place in the School Hall;

The Parochial Church Council and Diocese appoint eight Foundation Governors as part

of the School's governing body.

Values & Ethos

St Mary’s School in partnership with St Mary’s Parish Church provides a safe,

caring and inclusive Christian environment:

where self esteem and mutual respect are encouraged through positive reinforcement and support;
where a broad and balanced education stimulates pupils’ enthusiasm and enjoyment of learning;
where skills are developed for learning in the present, and as a foundation for the future;
where everyone is given the opportunity to develop their full potential.

To maintain a distinctly Christian ethos in partnership with St Mary’s Parish Church,
and in relation to other local churches
To promote good behaviour, self discipline and independence
To model positive relationships and foster responsibility and respect towards others
To develop an awareness of the local community and the wider world
To foster excellence, a thirst for knowledge, and a sense of the spiritual
To encourage initiative, creative talents, imagination and inventiveness
To provide equal opportunities for all
To maintain a good partnership between governors, staff and parents
To provide for the professional development of staff and governors
To respond positively to change, and implement it effectively