St Damians RC Science College

is based on the premise that every individual deserves recognition, respect and is unique being made in the image of God. In order to achieve this St Damian's provides a rich and supportive learning environment underpinned by a broad and balanced curriculum based on Catholic values. Throughout their time at college, our children are encouraged to grow in understanding and to acquire those qualities, skills and values which will equip them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. In essence, the St Damian's experience is to create a distinctive and open partnership between College, home and the parishes it serves to ensure that our children develop into mature, responsible and Christian adults. Fostering positive and meaningful relationships is fundamental to our Mission Statement. Indeed, we believe that every person matters, not just every child matters! Mary

In order to be successful in fulfilling our Mission, St Damian's will:

Provide a caring, supportive environment working with the wider community to teach the Catholic faith as away of life. Provide opportunities to participate in planned individual and collective acts of worship throughout the year, including the organisation of retreats. Facilitate and promote our Liturgical Group so that it becomes not only central to the life of the college but is meaningful and relevant to our pupils. Plan and encourage activities, such as share day, that allow our pupils to express care through charitable works. Foster links with partner Primary Colleges to ensure both ease of transition and to build Community links. Ensure our behaviour policy is known, accepted and understood by all and is based on a culture of respect that 'rewards' rather than 'punishes'. Develop a pastoral system that focuses primarily on care and is concerned with both the welfare and academic achievement of our pupils. Ensure that all staff and leaders in college contribute to our core aims and recognise that strengths need to flourish. Ensure that any appraisal is implemented in a fair manner, is developmental, offers support and identifies the needs of the individual. Our College motto is 'Faithful in all things'

The Governors of St Damian's fully support the Head teacher and his staff in all of the above, we also actively encourage our pupils to live by the gospel values they are taught and which lie at the heart of the curriculum in a Catholic School. By caring for the elderly of the parishes at their Senior Citizens Christmas Party, raising money for the less fortunate and showing respect to all, especially each other, they prove they uphold these values. We are rightly proud of your children and the citizens we send out into the community.