St
Winifred's Primary School
Catholic social teaching
The dignity of Work and Participation
As part of our learning about the dignity of workers, Year 4 have been exploring where our clothes come from and how the people who make them are treated. We discussed the importance of fair working conditions, fair pay, and respect for all workers around the world.
To help us understand this more deeply, we looked at the example of the clothing company SHEIN, which has been in the news for the way its clothes are made. We talked about how some workers in factories like these may not always be treated with the dignity and fairness they deserve — for example, working very long hours for little pay, or in unsafe conditions.
Creation and Environment
Please take a look at our Sustainability page to see how, as a school, we are caring for our common home.
Sustainability (Curriculum menu tab)
Peace
The Option for the Poor
Harvest Festival 2025
This week, we welcomed a representative from Lewisham Foodbank to our school. They came to collect all the generous donations we gathered for our Harvest Foodbank appeal. The children were very proud to see how much food had been collected and to know that their contributions will help families in our local community.
During the visit, the children also learned about what happens at the foodbank — how donations are sorted, packed, and distributed to people in need. They asked thoughtful questions and found out how important teamwork and kindness are in supporting others.
The Common Good
Solidarity
Human Dignity
Black History Month and Ant Bullying Week 2025
During Black History Month and Anti-Bullying Week, we are reminded of the importance of treating every person with respect and kindness. Both events highlight that everyone is created in the image and likeness of God, and therefore each person has inherent dignity and worth.
By learning about the achievements and struggles of Black individuals throughout history, we honour the dignity of every human person and stand against discrimination and injustice. In the same way, when we take part in Anti-Bullying Week, we show that kindness, acceptance, and standing up for others reflect our Catholic values.
Check out all the events during Black History Month and Anti Bullying Week on our PSHE page.
No Woman, No Cry
Chris Ofili’s No Woman, No Cry is a powerful and emotional painting that explores themes of grief, strength, and identity. The artwork was created in response to the tragic death of Stephen Lawrence. Every tear in this painting contains an image of Stephen Lawrence. It reminds us that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that we are called to treat everyone with respect and compassion, regardless of background or colour. Year 6 created some powerful art inspired by this painting. 
Oscar Romero Award
Romero Award
The Oscar Romero Award supports schools in realising and living the unique calling of a Catholic school to become an evangelising centre by empowering young people and staff to become true agents of the change they want to see in the world by putting their faith into action.
We have been awarded Participator Level:
