Dear all,

Congratulations, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone in our school community.

 

We are delighted to share that we have received confirmation of our ongoing IQM Centre of Excellence status. This is a fantastic achievement and reflects the dedication, care, and commitment shown by staff, students, and families alike.

Attached is the full report, which highlights a number of truly outstanding and inclusive practices across our school. If you don’t have time to read it in full, here are a few key quotes that capture the essence of what has been recognised:

“Inclusion is at the very heart of the school… it is the culture of the school.”

“Our Lady Immaculate has continued to exemplify inclusivity.”

“The school has such a commitment to ensuring that everyone receives a strong curriculum offer and that ‘nobody misses out’.”

Highlighted is strong inclusion & community impact:

“The level of support and nurture out of school for children and families is excellent and should be considered exceptional practice.”

“A strong sense of community and school family exists.”

“Parents described the school as: “we are one family” and spoke of “settled anxiety”.

🏆 Overall judgement

• “The school have certainly earned their Centre of Excellence status.”
• “I am firmly of the opinion that the school fully meets the standard required…”

Thank you once again for your continued support and for the vital role each of you plays in making our school such a special place.

Kind regards,
Mrs Chris Bowcock & Mrs Julie Brown.