
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School
Virtues and Values
Each month, the whole school focusses on a core Christian value. These include such values: as compassion, co-operation, tolerance, respect and service. These values are introduced in assemblies, developed through and embedded in school life. I also share these with parents on the weekly newsletter. They are a guide to how we live our lives, influencing our attitudes and actions, encouraging us all to take responsibility for our own learning and behaviour.
Focussing on these values encourages individuals to ponder, engage with and explore issues from different perspectives; developing a sense of empathy for different viewpoints, as well as developing an intellectual curiosity about the world.
Classification of Virtues
Faith |
Hope |
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Love/ Charity Hospitality Courtesy Service Compassion Mercy Forgiveness Friendship |
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Justice |
Solidarity |
Temperance |
Courage |
Mercy Trustworthiness Kindness Gratitude/ Thankfulness Generosity |
Temperance Patience Self-control Love of Neighbour Respect Responsible Citizenship
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Simplicity Humility Gentleness Self-control Attentiveness Love of Learning Sense of Humour |
Fortitude Patience Perseverance Resilience Determination |
Practical Wisdom/ Good Sense |
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Reflection Deliberation/ Discernment |