Catholic life of the school
At OLM we believe in Making Time for God. All children, regardless of their faith, learn to understand gospel values. Our aim is for our children to grow and develop to become responsible and kind individuals, with strong values and a sense of duty to the communities they are part of.
Catholic social teaching is threaded through all we do; it is based on the premise that we love one another. By living out Catholic Social Teaching we can build a world of justice, love and peace where everyone has what they need.
Our most recent RE Inspection took place in February 2025, we were delighted with the outcome:
"Congratulations to you and the community of Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary on this Catholic Schools Inspection (CSI) report. Reading the report provides a deep sense of inclusivity, respect, and compassion that defines your school, where pupils of all faiths and backgrounds feel welcomed and nurtured. The commitment to Catholic social teaching, active charity work, and the tangible culture of care and support among pupils and staff come through as real strengths."
Read the full report here: CSI Inspection, February 2025
Not everyone in our school community is Catholic. At OLM we are an inclusive and welcoming community where everyone is valued and respected. We have many non-Catholic family's who have actively chosen OLM because of our strong value based system.
- Autumn 1: Care of Creation
- Autumn 2: Preferential Option for the Poor
- Spring 1: Solidarity and Peace
- Spring 2: Community and Participation
- Summer 1: Dignity of Workers
- Summer 2: Human Dignity
Catholic Community
Our school sits within the parish of Our Lady of Muswell in the Diocese of Westminster. Fr Mark Anwyl is our Parish Priest. Fr Mark is a frequent visitor to the school and helps us with key celebrations and liturgies. The children will visit OLM Church once a term to join the parish for for important Masses.
The School Chaplaincy Team
Who are the the School Chaplaincy Team?
The Chaplaincy team are children from Y3 to Y6 who support the Catholic life of the school by meeting to share ideas, plan and run spiritual and charitable activities. Our aim is to help support and make a positive difference in the community as well as school life.
The team will also be working on the half termly themes of Catholic Social Teaching and this year they will be working on developing a quiet reflection area in the playground.
School Chaplaincy prayer
Dear God,
Thank you for you being with us all the time and keeping your faith in us. Thank you for Mary, Our Lady.
Please help us to be kind to others and to help those who have suffered.
We promise to do our best, to do our duty, to help other people and to keep the values of OLM.
Amen
Parents and carers have the right to withdraw their children from all or part of RE. Please contact the school office to arrange a meeting with the Head Teacher to discuss further.
