Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity - RJED

At St. Mary & St Michael Catholic Primary School, we believe that every person is created in the image of God and is deeply loved by Him. As a Catholic school, we are dedicated to fostering a community rooted in respect, love, and equality for all, inspired by the charism of compassion, justice, presence, and hope. Guided by the Diocese of Westminster’s Catholic Primary Schools’ Guidelines for Racial Justice, Equality, and Diversity (RJED), we strive to ensure that every member of our school community is valued and treated with dignity.

Our mission statement,
“Learning together hand in hand with our friend Jesus,”
expresses our Catholic identity and reminds us that
every aspect of school life should actively
promote fairness, inclusion, and the celebration of diversity.

We aim to:

• Value diversity by celebrating the unique gifts, cultures and backgrounds of all members of our school community.

• Challenge discrimination and injustice in all its forms, guided by Christ’s teachings and Catholic Social Teaching (CST) principles.

• Foster an inclusive culture where every pupil, staff member and family feels respected, supported and empowered to flourish.

• Promote understanding and solidarity through prayer, reflection, curriculum learning and social action, nurturing both personal and communal growth.

Through these values, embedded in daily teaching, school celebrations, and classroom practice, we aim to create a community where racial justice, equality and diversity are lived and celebrated.

 Jesus teaches us to love God and love our neighbour as ourselves (Matthew 22:37–39).

This commandment underpins our RJED mission:

1. To recognise and value diversity in every aspect of school life.

2. To challenge prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping wherever it occurs.

3. To develop inclusive practices that promote equality and social justice.