‘From the first moment that a student sets foot in a Catholic school, he or she ought to have the impression of entering a new environment, one illumined by the light of faith and having its own unique characteristics. Everyone should be aware of the living presence of Jesus, the ‘master’ who today as always is with us in our journey through life as the one genuine ‘teacher’, the perfect man in whom all human values find their fullest perfection.’

(Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education, 1988)

As a Catholic school, faith is the bedrock of Our Lady of the Rosary and permeates the school’s day-to-day activities and routines, no matter how ordinary or apparently ‘unspiritual’ these may be. We constantly strive to ensure Gospel values inform and underpin everything we do, for only in doing so can OLR successfully fulfil its call to be an authentic Christian community where faith is not only taught and spoken about, but lived and experienced.

We are deeply conscious of the huge responsibility that rests on each of us to be positive Christian role models for our pupils. Jesus was the ultimate teacher and we, as Catholic educators, constantly endeavour to mirror and imitate Him in all we say and do so that our daily words and actions genuinely reflect the character and perfect example of Christ.

We have strong links with our local parishes and attend first Friday Mass every month.