At the centre of everything we do in school is God this is what makes us different. Catholic schools are an integral part of the wider global Church and closer to home we are very much part of the local Catholic church and the Catholic Dioceses of Portsmouth . Catholic schools are faith communities based on belief in God and a Catholic way of life. Through Catholic education, families are supported in their efforts to educate young people. The Oaklands Chaplaincy helps, students, staff and parents encounter God and build relationship with God through the Sacraments, payer and fellowship.
At Oaklands we see Jesus as a role model. The Gospel teaches that Catholic schools should also be places that welcome the poorest and the most disadvantaged members of the community. Jesus cared for the poor, campaigned against injustice and forgave his enemies. Our faith dimension is a wonderful instructional teaching base that fosters a caring culture. It is important that students leave Oaklands with both a sense of their own worth as individuals but also a commitment to how they might serve their community.
Our world needs good strong people with a strong commitment to social justice and we strive to play a part in that. We want to give witness to the beliefs and values of Jesus Christ. We want to open up for all in our community the opportunity to encounter Christ. Through Christ we live out our school vision of community, unity and opportunity.
Oaklands is a welcoming community, respecting those of different faiths and none. We see the world as created by God and all people as valuable and worthy of dignity and respect.
“Catholic schools should be places of joy and celebration. In Catholic terms, we are loved, we are saved, life is graced and good! The challenge is to embrace this gift”
Sister Judith Russi SSMN
This section of our website will provide you with more information on what makes us unique.
