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Catholic Life

Our Faith

"In a Catholic school, all pupils are invited to encounter Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as the living person at the heart of their study in a way that respects their individual religious identity. As well as seeking to assist parents with the education and religious formation of their children, Catholic schools strive also to be of service to society."

Rt Rev Marcus Stock,' To Know You More Clearly' RE Directory (2023)      

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Catholic Schools Inspection

Following our diocesan inspection on the 26th & 27th June 2018, please find attached our full inspection report. We are delighted to share that the inspection found St Vincent's to be an 'Outstanding Catholic school'. 

  • St Vincent’s is a welcoming community where everyone shares the headteacher’s clear vision and where everyone feels valued and accepted. The mission and ethos of Catholic education is at the centre of the school community.

  • The quality of Collective Worship is outstanding. It is at the heart of the school. From an early age pupils are encouraged and supported to plan and lead worship, and are confident when praying with the school community.

  • The Catholic Life is outstanding because the well-being, spiritual and personal development of pupils and staff underpin all that the school does. Pupils are actively involved in a range of activities which contribute significantly to their moral, social and emotional development.

  • The quality of Religious Education is outstanding. The areas for improvement from the last inspection have all been addressed. Lessons are focused and engaging allowing pupils to make good or better-than-good progress over time. Pupils enjoy their learning. Behaviour is exemplary.

CSI Report:

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Religious Education

Religious Education is the core subject taught in St Vincent's and 10% of all curriculum time is given over to the teaching of this subject in every class.

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We follow the recommended 'Come and See' programme approved by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.  

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Please find more details about the RE curriculum by clicking the link to our RE Curriculum page.

School Prayers
Our School Prayer

Lord, Bless our school
So that working together and playing together
We may learn serve you and serve one another

Amen

Morning Prayer

O my God you love me
You're with me night and day
I want to love you always
in all I do and say
I'll try to please you, Father
Bless me through the day

Amen

Grace Before Meals

Bless us O God as we sit together
Bless the food we eat today
Bless the hands that made the food
Bless us O God

Amen

Grace After Meals

Thank you, God for the food we have eaten
Thank you, God, for all our friends
Thank you, God, for everything.
Thank you, God.

Amen

Evening Prayer

God our Father, I come to say
Thank you for your love today
Thank you for my family
And all the friends you give to me
Guard me in the dark of night
And in the morning send your light

Amen

Glory Be to the Father

Glory be to the Father
And to the Son
And to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning
Is now and ever shall be
World without end

Amen

Statements to Live By

'Pupils make an outstanding contribution to the Catholic Life of the school and benefit greatly from it. They have a strong sense of belonging. Pupils embrace opportunities offered to them enthusiastically.'

H&N Diocese

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‘Pupils’ spiritual, social, moral and cultural awareness is exceptionally well-developed at St. Vincent's.

Ofsted

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For where two or three are gathered in my name...

Mini Vinnies

Over the festive season, the Mini-Vinnies bring the joy of Christmas to our local community by regaling our neighbours with a repertoire of traditional Christmas carols. Our jolly carollers sing at ASDA, at Walker Park's YMCA cafe, at a local Residential Home and at our own school gates - much to the delight of their audiences.

 

Additionally, our caring Mini-Vinnies raise money for charity by holding raffles at the school Christmas performances. In total, the children raised over £500 for their good causes in Christmas 2022.

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During the holy season of Lent, our Year 5 Mini-Vinnies run their 'We CAN Help' project. The children collect tins of canned food to donate to three local food banks. This year, the school pledged to donate £100 for the next Minie-Vinnie project if they managed to collect 210 cans...they exceeded this target on day 3!

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Advent

Advent at St. Vincent's

  • Pantomime (The Theatre Royal for Y4,Y5 & Y6/ The Customs House for Rec, Y1, Y2 & Y3)

  • Travelling Crib - to be taken home for family prayers and reflection

  • Christmas Performances

  • Carol Service

  • Confession for Y5 and Y6 Catholic pupils

  • Christmas Crafts

  • Delicious Christmas Dinner

  • Christmas Parties

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And His name will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Matthew 1:16

Lent

Lent at St. Vincent's

  • Ashes on Ash Wednesday for KS2 pupils

  • Lenten Prayer Bags

  • Weekly Stations of the Cross in the Prayer Garden

  • Confession for Y4, Y5 and Y6 Catholic pupils

  • Lunchtime Lenten Crafts

  • The Passion Play - presented by Year 3

  • Easter Egg Competition

  • Easter Disco

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Lent Prayer Bags go home with one pupil from every class during this season on Lent. You may follow the suggested activities or follow your own intuitive prayerful reflection. 

Songs To Sing Along To
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