Sense of the Sacred
A physical environment that uses the intellect, art, design and space to engage the senses contributes to the religious identity and culture of a community. The aesthetic, social and physical environment is a powerful means by which a school community creates, values and reflects a sense of the sacred. Above all, a Catholic school is to be a place that affirms life in all its beauty and diversity, ensuring that the creative energies and output of students and staff are valued.
Besides helping to foster a sense of pride in the school, well planned and cared for grounds and gardens can enhance a sense of the sacred. A school environment that is cared for can make a positive contribution to faith development.
Catholic schools also endeavour to develop a social environment in which teachers, students and parents know they are valued as persons of worth and dignity, created in the image and likeness of God.
Creating a sense of the sacred
- Each classroom has clearly visible prayer tables.
- A statue of St Francis is in our sustainable garden.
- St Mary of the Cross MacKillop monument
- Totem poles reflecting our positioning statement - success, values, community.
- Salvadorian Crosses in each classroom
- Prayer Wall based on School Prayer
- St Kevin's School Sign visibly displayed throughout the school
- St Kevin's Mission Statement and School Prayer
Enhancing the Religious Culture
- St Kevin's staff were involved in Catching Fire
- Class Covenants
Resourcing for a sense of the sacred
- CDs in R.E. Resource room
- APRE budget used to purchase Big Books supporting RE teaching in the classroom
- Access to the Resource Link
A physical environment that uses the intellect, art, design and space to engage the senses contributes to the religious identity and culture of a community. The aesthetic, social and physical environment is a powerful means by which a school community creates, values and reflects a sense of the sacred. Above all, a Catholic school is to be a place that affirms life in all its beauty and diversity, ensuring that the creative energies and output of students and staff are valued.
Besides helping to foster a sense of pride in the school, well planned and cared for grounds and gardens can enhance a sense of the sacred. A school environment that is cared for can make a positive contribution to faith development.
Catholic schools also endeavour to develop a social environment in which teachers, students and parents know they are valued as persons of worth and dignity, created in the image and likeness of God.
Creating a sense of the sacred
- Each classroom has clearly visible prayer tables.
- A statue of St Francis is in our sustainable garden.
- St Mary of the Cross MacKillop monument
- Totem poles reflecting our positioning statement - success, values, community.
- Salvadorian Crosses in each classroom
- Prayer Wall based on School Prayer
- St Kevin's School Sign visibly displayed throughout the school
- St Kevin's Mission Statement and School Prayer
Enhancing the Religious Culture
- St Kevin's staff were involved in Catching Fire
- Class Covenants
Resourcing for a sense of the sacred
- CDs in R.E. Resource room
- APRE budget used to purchase Big Books supporting RE teaching in the classroom
- Access to the Resource Link
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