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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Part of The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust
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Our Catholic Life

Welcome to the Catholic Life and Mission page of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary school, Ilkley. Here, we proudly share how our school lives out its Catholic identity, providing a Christ-centred education that nurtures the spiritual, moral, and academic development of our children. Guided by our faith, we strive to create a community that reflects the values of the Gospel.

Our Catholic ethos is at the heart of everything we do. Using the teachings of Jesus Christ as our example, we aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment where children grow in faith, knowledge, and compassion. We are committed to fostering a school community that reflects the love, joy, and service which defines our Catholic life.

Our vision is simple: to empower every child to become the person God created them to be, rooted in Catholic values, and living out their faith in the world.

Catholic life is woven into the fabric of our daily school routine. Each day begins with a prayer, ensuring that our school community starts the day in the presence of God. We celebrate Mass regularly, particularly on feast days and important moments in the liturgical calendar, such as Advent, Lent, and Easter.

The well-being of our children is a priority for us, and we approach it from a Catholic perspective, with care, compassion, and dignity. Our pastoral care system ensures that every child is supported emotionally, spiritually, and academically. We believe in the inherent worth of every child and strive to create an environment where children feel safe, valued, and loved.

Our school chaplaincy is a central part of our pastoral care, offering spiritual support to children and families. 

Sacred Heart's Catholic Chaplaincy Strategy

Service to Others

 At Sacred Heart, we focus on the pursuit of the common good and to provide service for those in greatest need. The children enthusiastically  embrace these pursuits and understand the theology underpinning this. They know that we are called by God to do this.