--- title: "Mission Statement" url: "https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/mission-statement" school: "St William’s Catholic Academy" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in County Durham [Click Here](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01429 880 348 **Email:** admin@stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk # Mission Statement ## Our Mission Statement #### 'We Love and Learn Together....' At St William’s, our mission statement is not just displayed on walls — it is **woven into the heart of our school community**. It was thoughtfully crafted in partnership with **staff and pupils**, ensuring that every word reflects our shared values, aspirations, and faith. Together, we created a statement that is **understood, embraced, and lived out** by everyone in our school. > **“We love and learn together in the light of the Lord.”** This simple yet powerful message guides everything we do. It speaks to our commitment to nurturing a school environment where love, learning, and faith flourish side by side. To help us live out this mission daily, we developed the **ST WILLIAM’S acrostic**, which is used as a **daily prayer** and a constant reminder of how we are called to behave, grow, and support one another: - **S**haring and being considerate - **T**ogether as a team - **W**orking hard - **I**nspiring others - **L**istening, learning - **L**oving and forgiving - **I**n a caring family environment - **A**iming high and doing our best - **M**any smiles are shared - **S**afe in the arms of Christ This prayer is recited each day in classrooms and assemblies, helping children to reflect on their actions and attitudes. It is more than a set of words — it is a **spiritual and moral compass** that shapes our relationships, our learning, and our school culture. Children know it by heart, understand its meaning, and strive to live it out in their interactions with others. Staff model it in their teaching and care. Parents and carers see it reflected in the way their children grow in confidence, kindness, and faith. At St William’s, our mission is a living reality — a shared commitment to being a community where **Christ is at the centre**, and where every child is supported to become the very best version of themselves. ### WE ARE ST WILLIAM'S - [About Us](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/about-us) - [Headteacher's Welcome](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/headteacher-s-welcome) - [About Us](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/about-us) - [Mission Statement](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/mission-statement) - [School Performance](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/school-performance) - [Hear from our pupils](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/hear-from-our-pupils) - [School Prospectus](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/school-prospectus) - [Vacancies](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/vacancies) - [Contact Us](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/contact) - [Catholic Life](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Governance](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/governance) ![St William’s Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-william-s-catholic-academy-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St William’s Catholic Academy Elwick View Trimdon Village County Durham TS29 6HY 01429 880 348 01429 881967 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [GDPR](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/information/gdpr) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Coronavirus Updates](https://bhcet.org.uk/covid19/) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Year 6 Transition Curriculum](https://bhcet.org.uk/year6transitioncurriculum/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stwilliamscatholicacademytrimdon/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stwilliamscatholicacademy/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St William’s Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)