A courageous advocate is someone who champions a cause which is special and meaningful to them. 

At St. Paul's, we have a strong emphasis on encouraging our pupils to become courageous advocates, not just locally, but nationally and globally.

At some point in life we will all face challenges and need support to help us overcome these barriers, to achieve 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10). We teach our children that it is important to help others when we can, no matter who they are, where they come from or what challenges they may face. We teach this through the teachings of the bible and learning about other courageous advocates.

We take time to reflect upon and to appreciate how fortunate we are to be part of such a nurturing school environment, surrounded by supportive peers and staff, who allow us to live life in all its fullness and to flourish as individuals.

Supporting a wide number of charities, locally, nationally and globally, is an integral part of life at St. Paul's. Staff, children and parents regularly support and organise fundraising events, with children even suggesting and organising events of their own.  

In recent years, we have carried out a range of different fundraising events to support many amazing causes, some of which include:

• The Children's Society; Christingle
• Comic Relief;
• Children in Need;
• Macmillan;
• The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal;
• Food bank for our local church.

Our children have an excellent grasp of the meaning of belonging to a local and global community and the sense of responsibility that comes with belonging. They develop their ability to empathise and to make a small sacrifice to benefit others.

Together, we consider the beauty and fragility of our environment, the actions we take, and the impact these actions may have on the well-being of everyone. Our school community and curriculum actively embraces a responsibility for the world in which we live. We are diligent to show our connection with, and care for, the world in which we all live and we do all we can to care for the people who live in it.