Following in Our Faith

Our Catholic Life, Mission and Aims

Through our school mission day we have we have developed a Mission in Action Statement which brings together our School Mission Statement and School Virtues:

Inspired by the scripture: 

"Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 

Matthew 4:19

Our Mission Statement is: 

‘Following in the footsteps of Jesus: having fun learning, achieving and loving together.'

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This is a familiar statement to the children at St Joseph’s, which alongside our school virtues, underpins everything that we do.​

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We read and explore the Word of God to understand how Jesus wants us to live our lives.  This scripture gives us examples which we apply to our own lives so that we follow in Jesus' footsteps in all that we do.​

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• We learn by taking every opportunity we are given, showing patience and self-control just as Jesus did throughout his life. ​

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• We achieve by finding joy and thankfulness in all we do; showing simplicity so we know what really matters in life. ​

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• We love by having empathy for the challenges others face, showing hospitality in our welcome and serving our brothers and sisters in Christ. 

Our Aims

At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, we serve the children and families of the Parish of St Margaret Clitherow across Belle Isle and Hunslet. We provide a safe, happy, and caring environment where every child is valued, nurtured, and encouraged to reach their full potential—spiritually, morally, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.

We support our children in developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to thrive in their community and in life. Through both Catholic virtues and our own school virtues, which underpin our mission statement, we help children grow in self-respect, confidence, responsibility, and care for others and God’s creation, while deepening their love of God and one another.

Religious Education at St Joseph’s follows Catholic teaching and tradition, guiding each pupil to become a committed member of the Church and a responsible, compassionate citizen.

Rooted in Christ, who is at the centre of all we do, our school life is inspired by Christ at the Centre, a reflection by the Bishops of England and Wales. It reminds every child that Jesus is present in all they do, helping them to live each day with faith, love, and purpose.