Behaviour Lead is Mr McDermott (Head Teacher)
enquiries@admin.athertonsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk
Sacred Heart RC Primary School Ethos
At Sacred Heart RC Primary School, we hold the highest expectations for every child and for ourselves. Rooted in our Catholic mission, we are proud of the warm, joyful and nurturing environment that makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.
We prepare our children for a future filled with opportunity, curiosity and purpose. Through a rich and ambitious curriculum, we help them develop the knowledge, skills and character they need to play a full and active part in the world they will inherit.
Our daily practice is shaped by our whole-school expectations of being Ready, Respectful and Safe, and by our SACRED values:
- Spirituality — recognising God’s presence in ourselves and others
- Appreciation — celebrating gifts, talents and the world around us
- Care — showing kindness, compassion and responsibility
- Resilience — persevering when learning feels challenging
- Excellence — striving to be the best we can be
- Dedication — committing ourselves fully to our learning and our community
These values guide every interaction and help our children flourish academically, socially and spiritually.
We believe that learning is a lifelong journey. Our aim is to continually adapt and respond to the needs of all learners in an ever‑changing world. Skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, risk‑taking, self‑discipline, inquiry and self‑motivation are woven throughout our curriculum and celebrated as essential foundations for future success.
These skills and behaviours are explicitly taught through our Behaviour Curriculum, where strong, positive relationships sit at the heart of everything we do.
If you would like to know more about our ethos or approach, please get in touch.