Emmaus Partnership
St Edward’s School unveiled a stunning mosaic to mark its 60th anniversary in celebration of history, community, and education. This beautiful artwork is a testament to the school’s enduring legacy and a vibrant symbol of its commitment to fostering creativity, unity, and a sense of belonging among pupils and staff.
St Edward’s School has grown and evolved, adapting to society’s changing needs while maintaining its core values. The mosaic project is a fitting tribute to this journey, capturing the essence of the school’s rich history and future.
The commemorative mosaic will be a lasting, interactive piece of art that will engage the entire school community. Pupils and staff contributed to the design and creation process, making it collaborative.
The mosaic design draws inspiration from the school’s emblem. Under the guidance of Fran, Head of the Art Department, the mosaic took shape over several months. Each section of the mosaic tells a story, with tiles added by the school community. It provided a unique opportunity for different generations of the St Edward’s community to come together, share memories, and create new ones.
The mosaic now graces the back lawn of St Edward’s School, where everyone will see it. It serves as a daily reminder of the school’s history, the collective efforts that have shaped its identity, and the future ahead.
One of the principal values that underpins how St Edward’s acts as a community is the way the school and pupils work together to help the less fortunate in a way that celebrates their human dignity.
The principal focus is the Emmaus Partnership Project where St Edward’s is part of a Development Partnership dedicated to putting clean water into 22 Primary and Secondary Schools in the Masaka District of South West Uganda. Each year the partnership organises a number of sponsored events to support Emmaus including the popular Walk for Water, which takes place this year on 11th July.
Every year, pupils, parents and staff work together to collect large amounts of non-perishable foodstuffs and assorted Christmas treats for the Trussell Trust, a nationwide organisation that helps families experiencing severe financial hardship to feed themselves at Christmas. It is an opportunity for our community to show solidarity with those in need.
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St Edward’s is a day and residential special education school providing care and education for boys who experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Pupils are referred by local authorities as a result of diagnosed difficulties relating primarily to their behaviour. Consideration for placement is made on the basis of a set of admission criteria provided to the Local Authority and discussed with families at interview.
St Edward’s School is a Roman Catholic Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) affiliated to Clifton Diocese. Within the CIO, the Governors are trustees.