Our
Mission Statement.
We
cherish the uniqueness
of all individuals.
We
aim to create a
learning climate which promotes the development of the whole child and
engenders a love for learning and excellence, so that within the
framework of a
broad and balanced curriculum,
all may
realize their potential.
We
proclaim the Gospel
values in the ways in which we love ourselves and others.
Worship,
prayer and our
relationship with God are at the heart of school life.
We
embrace our role in the
wider community and seek to bear witness to our Catholic Faith in all that we do.
(revised
and agreed by
staff, governors, parents and children summer 2002)
A
Brief Summary of School
Information
St
Joseph's is a Roman Catholic Voluntary
Aided Primary School in the Diocese of Arundel
and Brighton. It is a one-form entry school with 192 children
on roll at present. It has been a Primary School for ten years having
changed
status from a First
School
under Surrey reorganisation.
Our
present staff comprises a newly appointed
Headteacher, an Acting Deputy Head, six class teachers, a part-time
music
specialist and six part-time teaching assistants. There are three
infant and
four junior classes.
The
school building is Victorian and has been
considerably remodelled in recent years. It is situated close to
Dorking town
centre and the surrounding countryside, so it is well
placed for urban and rural studies. The final phase
of development was completed
in June 2004, providing overall accommodation for seven classes as well
as a computer room, library, music room
and hall. The outside area has one games playground,
one play area equipped with Playdale apparatus,
and a small garden and environmental area.
We
are a small, friendly and supportive
community of teachers, governors and parents all
working closely together to enrich the educational
facilities offered to children. We
are
committed to providing the children in our care with a broad, balanced
Catholic
education and we seek creative ways to enrich the curriculum. We
have close links with the parish of St
Joseph's, and the parish priest, Fr. Dominic Rolls visits the school
each week.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Norfolk Road,
Dorking,
Surrey,
RH4 3JA
Tel: 01306 883934
Ms C Scrutton (Headteacher)
(information as at April 2006)
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