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The Good Shepherd
Catholic Primary School
“I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me”. John 10:14"
Human Dignity
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.”
Jeremiah 1:5
We embrace and celebrate diversity, recognising the strength it brings as we unite in the pursuit of justice for all. Believing that every person is created in the image and likeness of God and possesses inherent dignity, we are committed to supporting those living in poverty by ensuring access to essential needs such as food, water, housing, and other basic amenities that many of us may often take for granted.
Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity - RJED
"I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13)
The above verse, taken from the Gospel of John, is central to The Good Shepherd mission to promote racial justice, equality and diversity. The command to love our neighbour extends to all human beings irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, or background. As an expression of that love, we envision a vibrant community with full equality, that embraces diversity and allows for equality of opportunity for all.
Please click here for the Diocese of Westminster RJED document.
As part of our English lessons on Unheard Voices by Malorie Blackman, Year 6 have been exploring a range of poems connected to the Transatlantic Slave Trade. In today’s lesson, we focused on John Agard’s poem Amazing Grace, which reflects on the life of John Newton—a former slave trader who later converted to Christianity.
Through this poem, we examined the principle of human dignity and reflected on how Newton’s transformation mirrors the conversion of St. Paul. Our discussion highlighted the power of personal change, forgiveness, and the importance of recognising the inherent worth of every human being.
We then created our own poems, inspired by John Newton's journey of change and his discovery of faith in God.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities - St. Margaret of Castello
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We learned about the Rosary and focused on the Joyful Mysteries.
As part of our activity, we explored what it might feel like to be blind. Some of us gave instructions while others, blindfolded, worked to pick up information and pictures from a hoop and match them to the correct Joyful Mysteries.
We also learned about St. Margaret of Castello, a remarkable woman who was blind and physically disabled but lived a life filled with faith, love, and kindness. Her story reminds us that every person is a gift from God with their own unique strengths and abilities.
Through this activity, we deepened our understanding of the Joyful Mysteries while gaining greater empathy for the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
We reflected on Catholic Social Teaching, especially human dignity, and how we are all created in God’s image and deserving of respect. Inspired by St. Margaret, we also remembered the option for the poor, focusing on how we can care for those who are vulnerable.
Anti-Bullying Week: Choose Respect
During Anti-Bullying Week, we embraced the theme 'Choose Respect' to highlight the inherent dignity of every individual. Through activities like Odd Socks Day, a poster competition, and a Celebration of the Word, we emphasised the importance of treating one another with kindness and respect. The week concluded with a whole-school workshop led by Racha, reinforcing the message that every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be valued and respected.
Black History Celebrations
Throughout October, we celebrated Black History Month with the theme Reclaiming Narrative, focusing on Black historical figures from our local area. Each class researched a different individual and engaged in various activities to explore their contributions. We came together to share our learning during a special celebration assembly. This initiative emphasised human dignity, honouring the achievements and contributions of Black individuals and affirming their intrinsic value in shaping our community and history.
Classroom Rules
At the beginning of the year, each class worked together to establish their own classroom rules. This encouraged pupils to take responsibility for fostering a positive and respectful environment, where everyone’s thoughts and feelings are valued. By creating this atmosphere, we ensured that every individual is treated with respect and care, allowing all pupils to thrive and feel safe in their learning space.