Class 1: CAFOD Crew
Class 2 : Global Goliaths
Class 3 : Mini Vinnies
Class 4: Eco-Warriors
Class 5: ACN Apostles and Chaplaincy Team
All pupils at St Charles shape the Catholic Life of our school by contributing to the 5 Catholic Life groups which we have across the school. This really instils a sense of belonging in all children. Each class is a different Catholic Life group so by the end of each pupil’s journey at St Charles they will have been part of all groups. Children wear their Catholic Life group badges with pride and articulate well which group they are currently part of, their mission and how they help and fundraise for others.
ACN Apostles and Chaplaincy Team: Class 5
Class 5 children are our ACN Apostles. ACN (Aid to the Church in Need) , supports and promotes the church, especially in countries where Christians are suffering persecution or discrimination and aim to provide care for persons in need for persons from those countries.
The children in Class 5 are also our Chaplaincy team. Their role is to support the Catholic Life of the school. Throughout the year, our Chaplains contribute to the school’s life in faith by leading our community in prayer, worship and the Catholic mission of service. As well as this, our Chaplains support other classes in planning, leading and evaluating collective worships in class.
The team also have opportunity to work in conjunction with other schools in our CMAT to live out the Gospel values, particularly Discipleship. Our Chaplains have a huge impact on the Catholic Life of the school through their continued focus to improve the sense of community and to share the love of God.
Eco-Warriors: Class 4
Class 4 are our Eco-Warriors. They help to look after our school and guide us on caring for God’s creation. The Eco-Warriors lead the school in fundraising for causes linked to our planet and its preservation. The team have worked alongside other pupils in our CMAT through the ‘Exemplary Student Leadership ‘ programme.
Mini Vinnies: Class 3
Mini Vinnies follow in the footsteps of Christ and St Vincent de Paul.
The Mini Vinnies are the youngest members of the St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP), an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need.
Our ‘Mini Vinnies’ live out their mission of see, think, do, supporting the school community and beyond alongside the St Vincent de Paul Society
Global Goliaths: Class 2
Global Goliaths have made a link with St Michael’s School in Ghana and have been busy getting to know them and fundraise for them. The children correspond through emails and swapping photos and stories about school life on two different continents. Our Goliaths have been very successful in fundraising for their friends on Ghana, through cake sales and non-uniform days.
Cafod Crew: Class 1
Our Cafod crew are our youngest pupils who lead the way informing our community about all of the good work of the Cafod charity. Our ‘Cafod Crew’ led our Harvest Festival in school, including food bank donations and closely with Cafod representatives.
