Ethos and Values
OUR ETHOS


Welcome to our ambitious, caring and aspiring learning community at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.
St Joseph’s is a one form entry Catholic primary school in Waltham Cross where we pride ourselves on working together as a community and celebrating our experiences and aspirations.
At the heart of our Catholic primary school is a strong commitment to Gospel values, where every child is welcomed, nurtured, and inspired to grow in faith, knowledge, and love. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, we strive to create a caring and inclusive community in which each individual is valued as a unique child of God.
Our ethos is built upon respect, compassion, forgiveness, and service to others. We encourage our pupils to develop a deep sense of social responsibility, guided by Catholic Social Teaching, and to make positive contributions to the wider community. Through prayer, worship, and daily reflection, children are supported in developing a personal relationship with God and an understanding of their faith in action.
We are dedicated to providing a high-quality education that promotes both academic excellence and spiritual development. By fostering curiosity, resilience, and a love of learning, we empower our children to reach their full potential and to live out our mission of faith, hope, and love in the world.
Our Mission statement
'At St. Joseph’s we live, love and learn by the example of Jesus'.
Our School Vision
‘Aspiring for excellence for all, together as a Catholic community’.

Our School Values
Resilience
Self-Belief
Respect
Faith
Friendship
Self-Control
Perseverance
Aspiration



