Chaplaincy Team
The Christian values of love, understanding and respect for others are at the heart of the Catholic ethos of Saint John Wall Catholic School. Our belief in Christ shapes our values and, practically, this means that we believe in providing a safe, caring and disciplined environment in which all our students are given every opportunity to achieve.
As a Catholic school we take these beliefs and values very seriously and we aim to encourage pupils and staff to come together to reflect upon and reinforce our common faith.
At the centre of our school mission is our desire to provide a Catholic education to all of our young people, irrespective of their gender, race or cultural heritage. The success of this endeavour depends on the commitment of all staff and pupils but it is orchestrated by the tireless energy of the Religious Studies Department.
The chapel at our school is used on a daily basis to allow our motto 'A Catholic School For All' to truly be seen. The chapel is open at lunch times for all pupils to take part in a range of activities and emerge themselves in the spirituality of the school. The chapel is also used by pupils for all faiths to pray thus ensuring that all the spiritual needs of our pupils are met.
Chaplaincy Team
Assistant Headteacher for Catholic Life and Personal Development
Mr Lloyd-Price is the Assistant Headteacher for Catholic Life and Personal Development. As well as encouraging the Catholic ethos he also promotes the education and understanding of multi-faith groups. Mr Lloyd-Price oversees the strategic planning of the Catholic Life of Saint John Wall School. This includes ensuring the school meets the requirements set out by the Diocesan and Bishop directives.
Head of RE and PICCL
Mr Bryant is the Head of RE at St John Wall. He oversees the RE team, curriculum and planning. As PICCL, he is in charge of Catholic Life and works alongside Mr Lysaght. Catholic Life is promoted through the prayer life of the school including daily reflections, afternoon prayer, Celebration of the Word and all Masses/services.
Lay Chaplain
Mr Lysaght provides chaplaincy support and works alongside Mr Lloyd-Price and Mrs Ellis to promote our Catholic Ethos. He works with our pupil leadership groups by exploring Catholic Social Teaching in action. He opens the Chapel at break and lunchtime and plans exciting creative activities for our pupils. The Chapel is well attended by pupils of all faiths. Mr Lysaght also visits different form groups each day to help lead their weekly worship reflection.
Head of Year 7/Informal Chaplaincy Support
Mrs Ellis is our Head of Year 7 but also provides chaplaincy support through working with Mr Lysaght to write services and Masses. With several years experience of being a lay chaplain, Mrs Ellis brings lots of ideas to the table to ensure the Catholic Life of the school is vibrant and creative. As Head of Year 7, she helps the pupils who are new to this Catholic community, ensuring they have a smooth transition from primary to secondary school.
Performing Arts Team
Miss Antonucci, Miss Cummings, Mrs Crooks and Mrs Heathcote help our pupils develop and share their gifts and talents. As the performing arts team and extended chaplaincy team, they take time in lessons and after school to prepare pupils for performances which greatly enhance the prayer life of the school through drama, dance and music.