The Common Good and Catholic Social Teaching
The Common Good (as described by Pope John XXIII) is the, “Sum total of social conditions, which allow people, either as groups or as individuals to reach their full fulfilment”.
The Common Good, can only be truly achieved when we work together to improve the wellbeing of people in our society and the wider world. As Catholics, our faith calls on us to love God and to love our neighbours in every situation, especially our sisters and brothers living in poverty.
At St Agnes, we teach our pupils to follow in the footsteps of Christ, giving them the opportunity to show justice, love and the peace of God in our unjust and sometimes broken world. We offer our pupils ownership of this through giving them roles of leadership and responsibility: House Captains, Prayer Leaders, Eco-Warriors, Play Leaders, school councillors and the Social Action Leaders (SALs) . Through these roles, pupils actively engage in charitable outreach projects, which benefit not only those in need but our pupils by developing their own understanding of social responsibility.
Eco-Schools Award
As a school we have achieved the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Merit! This fantastic achievement is a result of the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of our Eco-Warriors, who worked together extremely hard last year to make our school a greener and more environmentally friendly place. Their efforts have helped raise awareness of important environmental issues and encouraged everyone in our school community to make positive changes. We are incredibly proud of our Eco-Warriors and all they have achieved!
The Oscar Romero Award
We were delighted to achieve the Participator Level of the Oscar Romero Award and are working towards the Developer Level of the Award.
We know that this award has had a positive influence on our school and enhanced its Catholic identity.
Superkind- Social Action Award
We’re delighted to have achieved a Merit in the @superkind_org Social Impact Schools Award 2026! 🌟
This recognises the fantastic social action our pupils have taken throughout the year and the positive difference they have made in their school, local community and beyond.
We’re incredibly proud of our pupils and everything they have achieved.
Charitable outreach 2025-2026
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| Local | In October, St Agnes’ parents and carers, had the wonderful opportunity to support a local charity- Maggie’s Cancer Clinic at the Royal Free. With the help of the House Captains organisation, parents were treated to a coffee morning with some delicious cakes and treats on offer. This morning raised money for a very worthwhile local charity that provides so much comfort to so many experiencing a difficult time in their lives. In total £466 was raised for this wonderful charity. |
| National | In November, our Social Action Leaders chose to support Mary’s Meals, a wonderful charity that helps children across the world, providing nutritious daily meals to children in some of the poorest countries. They organised and led a sponsored carousel run around the school, involving the entire school community throughout the day. Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our families, we were proud to raise £4,393 for this fantastic cause. |
Catholic Social Teaching (CST)
Catholic Social Teaching (CST) principles are embedded across the curriculum and underpin both what we teach and how we teach it. They shape our school ethos, curriculum design, and classroom practice, ensuring that pupils develop not only academically but also morally, spiritually, and socially.
We teach Catholic Social Teaching both explicitly and implicitly. Explicit teaching takes place through the use of Caritas Rooted in Love resources and through our half-termly non-core CST lessons. In addition, CST principles are woven throughout the wider curriculum and the daily life of the school.
Overall, CST principles are not treated as an add-on but are integral to the curriculum and school culture. Through consistent teaching and lived experience, pupils develop a strong sense of moral responsibility, compassion, and a commitment to serving others.
Please find a link to the long term CST planning across the school below: