--- title: "Mission and Virtues" url: "https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/catholic-life/mission-and-virtues" school: "St Bede’s Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Darlington [Click Here](https://stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01325 466411 **Email:** admin@stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk # Mission and Virtues ### Mission Statement ![](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/images/images/Mission.png) Our mission statement roots the life of the school in the person of Christ and the teaching of the Catholic Church. In living out our mission statement, St Bede’s will: - Assist the Church in making Christ known to all people. - Assist parents, who are the primary educators of their children, in the education and religious formation of their children. - Be at the service of the local Church – the diocese, the parish and the Christian home. - Be a service to society. ### Virtues ![](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/images/images/BHCET-Virtues-Wheel-2022.png) By sharing in the values of Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust, the St Bede’s community recognises the worth of individuals, responding with kindness and challenging prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination. Respect for others and themselves, recognising that we are all created in the image of God and Self-belief in their character and their ability to achieve their goals and aspirations. Compassion towards others, especially the vulnerable, promoting justice in their college community, local community and beyond. Confidence in their own abilities, knowing that their talents are gifts from God and Resilience to persevere when things become difficult. Honesty in regards to the world around them and themselves and to take Responsibility for the time we may fall short of the mark. ### Our Virtues Our Trust is built around providing opportunities, academic, social and cultural, for pupils to develop their character through a focus on the Virtues, following the principles of Virtue Theory. ### Our Values The following values underpin everything the Trust and our Schools will do: **BEING** Just and Responsible We seek to act justly, fairly and responsibly in all our relationships to ensure ‘The Common Good’ is upheld. **PROMOTING** Spiritual and Human Development We believe a knowledge of and a personal relationship with Christ gives meaning and purpose to our lives. **ACHIEVING** Quality in Teaching and Learning We believe everyone should gain dignity and self-worth through quality teaching and learning which allow all in our school community to excel. **SHOWING** Respect for Every Person We believe that all are created in the image of God and therefore we will respect the unique and intrinsic value of every person, promoting equality and celebrating diversity. **CREATING** Community We believe our schools to be faith communities where Gospel values of truth, honesty, forgiveness and reconciliation are lived and where there is special care for those most in need. **COMMUNICATING** We value the views and opinions of the communities whom we serve and will actively engage and respond. ### WE ARE ST BEDE'S - [About Us](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/about-us/head-teacher-s-welcome) - [Welcome](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/about-us/head-teacher-s-welcome) - [Mission and Virtues](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/catholic-life/mission-and-virtues) - [Vision & Ethos](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/about-us/vision-ethos) - [Our Outcomes](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/our-outcomes) - [Our Performance](https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/138523) - [Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust](http://www.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Vacancies](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/vacancies) - [Contact Us](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/contact) - [School Prospectus](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/school-prospectus) - [Catholic Life](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Governance](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/governors) ![St Bede’s Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Bede’s Catholic Primary School Kingsway Darlington County Durham DL1 3ES 01325 466411 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbedesrcprimaryschool/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stbedes_darlington/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St Bede’s Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)