RJED
God does not discriminate: each person is equally called and valued and no-one can escape his infinite love and mercy. He is also fair and unbiased, protecting his people, especially those who are disadvantaged or suffering.
(Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity in Sacred Scripture)
“Those who say they love God, must love their brothers and sisters.”
1 John 4:19-21
“Love one another, share with those in need, live in peace.“
Romans 12: 9-18
“God created all people in His image."
Genesis 1:26-31
Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity (RJED)
RJED stands for Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity.
At Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, we are committed to fostering a community where every individual is valued, respected, and loved. Implicit in this commitment is the principle of inclusion recognising that we are all equal members of a diverse community, bound together by mutual respect and the love of God.
The love of God who created each of us in His image and loves us uniquely and unconditionally forms the foundation of this initiative. Guided by our Catholic faith, we strive to oppose racism and promote racial equity in every aspect of our school’s ethos, curriculum, and daily practice.
Christ’s command to “love your neighbour” extends to all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, or background. As disciples of Christ, we are called to ensure that every member of our school community is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.
We actively challenge bias, discrimination, and stereotyping, as well as any conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010, that may lead to racial injustice or inequality. Our goal is to embed anti-racist practices across all areas of school life, creating an environment where every child and adult feels a true sense of belonging.
Rooted in Catholic social teaching, we recognise that the promotion of human dignity is fundamental to our mission. We aim to educate our pupils to discern what is unjust and to celebrate our shared humanity as children of God.
By addressing the cumulative effects of past and present inequities, we seek to remove barriers and ensure that all our pupils can flourish. This is achieved through the education of the whole person — heart, mind, and spirit — across the whole curriculum.
As an expression of Christ’s love, we nurture a vibrant, inclusive community that embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity for all. Together, we celebrate the differences that enrich and unite us.
Our RJED Pledge
We pledge to:
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Work together to ensure that all differences are recognised and celebrated.
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Promote and support racial justice, equality, and diversity in every aspect of our Catholic life.
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Act responsibly and show an inclusive attitude whenever and wherever we encounter injustice.
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Inspire our children to value and practise racial justice, equality, and diversity.
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Teach our children that every human being is created equally in the image of God.
RJED is embedded throughout our curriculum, reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating a just, inclusive, and loving school community.
Promoting Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Growth
At Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, we are dedicated to nurturing our pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, with a particular focus on promoting equality and diversity for all as children of God.
We provide a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where pride in achievement, teamwork, respect and trust are at the heart of all we do. Our intent is for every pupil to grow into a person of compassion, empathy, respect and kindness to aspire, believe and achieve and our curriculum is carefully designed to reflect these values.
We value and celebrate the richness of our culturally diverse community and have shaped our curriculum to help children develop a strong sense of identity, a deep understanding of others, and an awareness of the love of Christ that embraces all, regardless of race, religion or culture. Guided and strengthened by our patron saint, Our Lady of the Rosary, these values permeate every aspect of school life.
RJED in Our Curriculum
Catholic Social Teaching
Through our Rooted in Love programme alongside the RED, we inspire pupils to live out their faith through action working together for a just and compassionate world.
Among the key themes we teach are Human Dignity and the Dignity of Work, reminding us that:
“God is present in every human person, regardless of religion, culture, nationality, orientation or economic standing. Each one of us is unique and beautiful. We are called to treat every person and every creature with loving respect.”
— (CAFOD Website)
These teachings help our pupils understand that faith calls us to respect, value and protect the dignity of all people.
Gospel Values
Throughout the year, we focus on different Gospel Value that helps guide our daily actions and decisions. These values teach us that we have a responsibility to care for our planet and for all human life, and that justice and courage must remain at the heart of everything we do.
Through prayer, reflection and action, we encourage our children to live the Gospel message to stand up for what is right, to serve others with love, and to build a school community rooted in faith, respect and joy.