Prospectus

Welcome To Our School

I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher of such an exciting,caring and innovative school situated in the heart of Parr, St. Helens. In Holy Spirit there is a warm, welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and it is this distinctive ethos, which enables our children to flourish and succeed giving them the skills, attitudes and desire to achieve their full potential.

As a school we aim to prepare children not just for tomorrow but for ever tomorrow throughout their life. We work to I still life skills that will set them up for secondary school and beyond. The children’s first day at school is as important as their last day and. We ensure that the foundation to their learning is set from the minute they walk through the school gates.

Well-being and achievement go hand in hand and a key priority for us as a school is that every child is happy both in and out of the classroom. We strongly believe that if a child is not happy they will not thrive academically or socially. We work closely with parents to ensure that every individual’s needs. Are. Being met and that every. Child is. Confident and has a positive self-esteem, as this impacts both their learning outcomes and ther relationships.

Our talented and dedicated teaching team ensure that every child develops into an exceptional individual with a love for learning and the capacity to reach academic excellence. Lessons are planned to meet all individuals needs and are designed to capture the children’s interest. Our curriculum is broad and balanced and encapsulates skills that children require now as well as skills that will prepare them for the future.

To enhance the children’s education we have a vast array of extra-curricular enrichments ranging from Football, Art, mindfulness and Gymnastics, through to Yoga and PATHS.

We would love to hear from you if you have any queries or suggestions, or if you would like to visit and see Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School in. Action. Please feel free to contact to arrange an appointment.

Miss Sinead Walsh
Headteacher

Our Mission and Values

Holy Spirit is a secure, friendly and faith-centered community where we seek to realise the full potential of all our members through the living love of Christ.

All our work with children and their families, staff, governors, parishioners and the wider community is influenced by Gospel values.

Our Mission Statement

At Holy Spirit,
With Christ as our inspiration,
Our love of one another,
Love of learning
And love of life itself.
We will soar to new heights

The 7 themes of Catholic social teaching permeate through everything we do in Holy Spirit.

* The Dignity of the Human Person
* Family and Community
* Solidarity and the Common Good
* Dignity of Work
* Rights and Responsibilities
* Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
* Stewardship

Live, Love, Learn

* To be a living Christian community rooted in gospel values.
* To provide a rich education which nurtures and inspires all to learn and achieve.
* To create a harmonious partnership between our parish, homes and the wider community.

Key aims of Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

The Governing Body

The governing body carries out its functions with the aim of taking a largely strategic role in the running of the school.
This includes:
* setting up a strategic framework for the school
* setting aims and objectives for the school
* agreeing policies and targets for achieving the objectives
* reviewing progress and reviewing the strategic framework in the light of progress
* ensuring accountability to stakeholders

Justin McAuley
Jimmy McNamee
Angela Roberts
Helen Killilea
Kevin Quigley
Kelly Taylor
Lucy Mayor
Sinead Walsh
Nichola Lamble
Catherine Brooks
Vacancy
Vacancy

Foundation Governor (Chair of Governors)
Foundation Governor (Vice Chair of Governors)
Foundation Governor
Foundation Governor
Foundation Governor
Parent Governor
Parent Governor
Headteacher
Staff Governor
Local Authority Governor
Foundation Governor
Foundation Governor

Meet our Leadership Team

Miss Sinead Walsh
Headteacher

Mrs Nichola Lamble
Deputy Headteacher

Mrs Lisa Gillmore
School Business Manager

Our School Staff

Teaching Staff

Admin Assistant

Nursery Mrs Sarah Prior
Reception Miss Megan Ashton
Year 1 Mrs Emma Martin Henry
Year 2 Mrs Caroline Bradshaw
Year 3 Mrs Leanne Hodgson
Year 4 Mrs Carol Sharrock
Year 5 Mr Alex Platt
Year 6 Mrs Sharon Phillips
Rainforest Camp Miss Victoria Green

Miss Emily Lamb
Mrs Bethan Bretherton (maternity leave)

Mrs Jennie Hughes

Senior Management Team

Miss Megan Ashton
EYFS lead and RE lead

Mrs Carol Sharrock
Humanities Lead and Connecting Classrooms Lead

Mr Alex Platt
Maths and PE Lead

School Cook

Mrs Julie Darlington

Kitchen Staff

Mrs Carol Potter
Mrs Carol Swift

Support staff

Pastoral Manager
Mrs Sharon Winders

Mrs Louise Jackson
Mrs Samantha Fitzmaurice
Mrs Gemma Armstrong
Miss Ashleigh Burrows
Mrs Samantha Stowell
Mrs Teresa Roberts
Miss Joanne Caton
Miss Marie Johnson
Mrs Janet Derrick
Mrs Christine Martin
Mrs Gaynor Moloney
Mrs Rahima Whittaker (maternity leave)

Caretaker

Mr Alan Haury

Cleaning Staff

Miss Beverly O’Brien Mrs Rene Devereux Mrs Carol Potter