Ethos/Mission statement

Rathfern Primary School is a rich, vibrant and diverse community with a deep moral purpose which we enact through our core values.

1. Respect each other
2. Always question your best
3. Take responsibility
4. Help and care about each other
5. Everyone matters

We demonstrate our commitment to moral purpose through:

• Nurturing powerful self-regulated learners
• Offering a broad and balanced curriculum which promotes a sense of belonging for all
• Nurturing passionate citizens of the world.

 Through a social and environmental justice lens we examine and evaluate the past and present to build a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

We identify and plan opportunities for young people to engage in dialogue, practical tasks and take appropriate actions to become thoughtful,  curious, responsible citizens of the planet.

At Rathfern, we have written a school proem – part prayer, part poem – which we recite at the end of every assembly. It expresses what we stand for.

This is our school, Let peace live here, Let the rooms be full of happiness, Let the love be all around, Love of one another, Love of all people and love of life and learning, Let us remember that as many hands build a house, so many hearts make a school.

Ceci est notre école, Faîtes qu’ ici règne la paix, Faîtes que les classes soient remplies de bonheur, Faîtes que l’ amour nous entoure, Aimons-nous les uns les autres, Aimons les gens, la vie et l’ apprentissage, Rappelons-nous que tout comme plusieurs mains bâtissent une maison, Autant de coeurs fondent une école.