Our Mission & Ethos

As a Catholic school, our mission is to provide an outstanding standard of education for each of our girls, delivered in the context of Gospel values and the teachings of the church.

We are committed to delivering excellence in education which is complemented by an enriching offer that extends beyond the classroom. We aim to enable every girl to fulfil their potential, foster their aspirations and nurture their individuality and passions, to develop and celebrate every aspect of every girl.

Our Catholic Ethos in Practice

To act justly

To love mercy,

and to walk humbly with God

 Micah 6:8

"To act justly" — We believe in treating everyone equally and with justice. Jesus was just in his dealing with the Jews and the Gentiles, and in this school, we strive to follow Jesus' example.

"To love mercy" — Jesus was merciful not only to those whom he loved but also to those who hated him. The merciful acts of Jesus are examples that we follow here in this school through our words and deeds.

"To walk humbly with  God" — Jesus is the ultimate example of walking humbly with God.  We believe that by loving God and others, we are walking humbly with God in the light of Christ.

The Traits of a La Retraite Student

It is our promise to equip every student with the knowledge, experiences and resources to understand the meaning of, and have the opportunity to define themselves, as a La Retraite student - find out more here.