St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Cross Street, Chesterfield, S40 4ST

01246 232170

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Let Your Light Shine

Our Shine Curriculum

 St Mary’s Shine Curriculum is our personal development programme which enriches the National Curriculum and develops our school vision and values. It is based on our motto ‘Let Your Light Shine’ and weaves through our key curriculum drivers:


• Catholic ethos
• Key literacy and numeracy skills
• Growth mindset
• Healthy mind and body
• Memorable and engaging


The Shine Curriculum helps children to develop their social and moral code, as they build their sense of uniqueness and self-worth as an individual. It prepares them to be active and respectful members of the community and develop social responsibility. It helps us to create children who are resilient in their approach, are responsible citizens and show independence in their attitude. In this way, we are able to drive children towards our school vision