Our Chaplaincy is rooted in the tradition and Ignatian spirituality of the FCJ Sisters and our school community, and continues the work started by Marie Madeleine. The FCJ Values of Excellence, Justice, Dignity, Hope, Companionship and Gentleness are at the heart of all we do.

At FCJ Primary School, we have a Chaplaincy Team who create opportunities for everyone in the school community to encounter Jesus in their daily life. This team works together to ensure the FCJ Charism and Values are embedded within the school culture and continue to be at the heart of the school, lived out by each member of the school community.

To plan and lead prayer and liturgy across the school.

To ensure the school environment reflects the Catholic ethos.

To help pupils deepen their understanding of Res Non Verba

The School Development Squad representatives represent pupil voices from every class in the school. They bring ideas forward to regular meetings for the group to discuss. 

To improve the quality of playtimes by introducing playground buddies, launch lunch time equipment for each class, and lead activities during lunch times. 

The FCJ Charity Committee works to help those in our school, local community and the world who need help.  We raise money for various charities throughout the year and also take part in local action projects.  Our FCJ Core Values are at the heart of what we do and we also consider our Catholic Social Teaching Principles during our special charitable works.

To complete fundraising projects for various charities throughout the year, both locally and globally.

To raise awareness within our school community of those who need our support and how we can help them.

To be living witnesses to the Gospels in our charitable actions and how we support those in need.

The Safety Squad ensures the school building and playground are safe for all the other children to enjoy themselves in a safe environment. 

To check that children are using the safe pathways around the school.  This term we are concentrating on,  and reminding their class about, preventing trip hazards by making sure all belongings are in their lockers and locker doors are closed. Also, will make sure when their classroom is not in use, lights are switched off and classroom doors are closed.

The FCJ Eco Committee is responsible for promoting eco-awareness at FCJ. The pupils learn about environmental issues and consider ways to improve their positive environmental impact in school and the wider community.

To ensure the pupils and staff have access to recycling facilities within each classroom and that the recycling bins are emptied (and monitored) regularly.

Pupils will work alongside the Safety Squad to ensure lights are turned off and doors are closed when leaving the classrooms. The FCJ Eco Committee will be responsible for creating helpful signage to support environmental awareness around the school. 

The Digital Leaders ensure that technology is being used effectively and safely in school. The pupils learn about new software and how to use it so they can support other children. They also support KS1 during Computing lessons as needed. The pupils create digital resources, such as posters for the PSA or how-to-guides as a scaffold in Computing lessons. 

To ensure all children have access to technology and understand how to use new resources. 

To promote Computing across the school, not only in the ICT suite. 

To help pupils deepen their understanding of eSafety. 

To create new resources in the ICT suite to ensure the displays are purposeful and link to Computing skills. 

To be ambassadors for both their year groups and whole-school houses.

To welcome prospective families on  guided tours each Tuesday. 

The House Captains will also be responsible for receiving awards in assembly and during House events such as Sports Day. 

To act as a tour guide, at least once this year, to promote and celebrate our school with visitors

To help in assemblies.

To organise and support Sports day.

To share ideas for house events

To maintain and organise the PE cupboard

To organise lunchtime sport and activities in KS1 and KS2

To play games and organise lunchtime PE equipment 

To help design and implement Sports day

To discuss and share ideas for House sports events