--- title: "Our Vision and Mission" url: "https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/vision-and-mission" school: "St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01388 602 608 **Email:** admin@stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk # Our Vision and Mission ## You Are God's Children. Let the Light of Christ Shine Bright. ### **Our Vision** At St. Joseph's, with Christ at the centre and children at the heart, we create a happy, inclusive community where each child is valued, loved, and equipped to achieve. We aspire to be a nurturing environment, focusing on providing excellence for each child, everyday Recognising each child as a child of God, we encourage them to embrace their unique gifts with confidence and make the most of every opportunity. As a beacon of Christ’s light within Coundon and the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust, we guide our children to be resilient, responsible, and compassionate individuals who understand their place in the world and are ready to make a positive impact within and beyond their community. ### **Our Mission** Our mission at St. Joseph’s is to provide our children with a curriculum based on excellence and opportunities that ensure growth and success. We nurture each child's God-given potential, instilling a strong sense of purpose, and self-belief. Guided by our mission statement, **"You are God's Children. Let the Light of Christ Shine Bright,"** we celebrate every child as a cherished creation of God, fostering the virtues of confidence, *compassion*, *respect* and *responsibility*. Through an ambitious curriculum, we equip our children with the virtues, values and skills for success at St. Joseph’s and beyond, empowering them to aspire high, pursue their dreams and go into the world to shine the light of Christ. We want every St. Joseph’s child to know, understand and believe that: ![](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/images/1%5B1%5D.png)They Can Achieve ![](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/images/2%5B1%5D.png)They Can Take All Opportunities ![](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/images/3%5B1%5D.png)They Are a Child of God ![](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/images/4%5B1%5D.png)They Belong to God’s World **They Can Achieve** - We believe that every child can reach their goals and aspirations. They can be anything they want to be. With an ambitious curriculum focussed on excellence, with encouragement, and through a nurturing environment, we inspire them to strive for success, dream big and realise their full potential. **They Can Take All Opportunities** - We empower children to seize opportunities given to them. By encouraging curiosity and risk-taking, we help them explore new experiences, develop their talents, and build confidence in their abilities. **They Are a Child of God** - We instil in every child a sense of belonging and purpose, reminding them that they are cherished as God's children. This understanding fosters a spirit of compassion and respect for themselves and others. **They Belong to God’s World** - We encourage children to recognise their role in the global community. By teaching them about diversity and the importance of responsibility as God’s children, we help them appreciate their connections to others and inspire them to make a positive impact in the world around them. ### **Our School Rules** Our school rules are based on our Character Virtues that we develop throughout a child's educational journey at St. Joseph's **![](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/images/1%5B1%5D.jpg)** ### **Our Character Virtues** ![](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/images/Our.jpg) ### WE ARE ST JOSEPH'S - [About Us](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/message-from-head-teacher) - [Message from Head Teacher](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/message-from-head-teacher) - [Our Vision and Mission](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/vision-and-mission) - [Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust](https://bhcet.org.uk/) - [School Prospectus](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/school-prospectus) - [Hear from our pupils](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/hear-from-our-pupils) - [Our Outcomes](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/our-outcomes) - [Our Performance](https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/148629/st-joseph%27s-catholic-primary-school%2c-coundon) - [School Gallery](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/school-gallery) - [School Council](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/pupil-leaders) - [Vacancies](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/vacancies) - [Contact Us](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/contact) - [Catholic Life](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Governance](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/governance) ![St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NN 01388 602 608 - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StJosephsCoundon) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stjosephs_coundon/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)