Vision and Values

About St. Michael’s

Our Vision

To embody the love of God by championing justice and inspiring service.

Our Values

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver an education of the highest quality while supporting the entire family. We aim to achieve excellent academic outcomes for our pupils and to develop well-rounded individuals who draw upon their faith and self-pride to reach their full potential. We are committed to supporting families to create a safe, happy and fulfilling life.

Vision: The Theology

Our beautiful and meaningful vision is rooted in two powerful encounters with Jesus that speak volumes about love, justice, and service.

The woman who touched Jesus’ garment (Mark 5:21–34) had suffered for twelve years, isolated and overlooked because of her condition. Her quiet act of faith—reaching out in hope—was met not with rebuke, but with compassion. Jesus stopped, acknowledged her, and called her “Daughter.” This moment teaches us that love sees the unseen, and justice restores dignity to those who have been marginalized. It also reminds us that service sometimes means simply making space for someone’s story to be heard.

Zacchaeus the tax collector (Luke 19:1–10) was a man despised for his role in exploiting others. Yet Jesus chose to stay at his house, sparking a transformation. Zacchaeus responded by giving half his possessions to the poor and repaying those he had wronged. This story shows that love reaches across social barriers, justice includes repentance and restoration, and service flows from a changed heart.

Together, these stories show that embodying the love of God means lifting up the lowly, welcoming the outcast, and acting with courage and compassion. They challenge us to be a community where no one is invisible, and where love leads to action.

Vision: Handsworth

A vision like ours —“To embody the love of God by championing justice and inspiring service”—is not just important in a community like Handsworth; it’s transformative.

Handsworth, like many vibrant urban communities, has often been defined by outsiders through a lens of limitation rather than potential. But the truth is, it’s a place rich in culture, resilience, and untapped brilliance. A vision rooted in love, justice, and service flips the narrative. It says: We see the worth in every person here. We believe in their future. And we will act with courage and compassion to make that future brighter.

This kind of vision:

• Counters stereotypes by showing that the community is not broken, but brimming with people who care, serve, and uplift. It is not a community of deficit, but a community of abundant riches.
• Inspires young people to believe they are seen, valued, and capable of greatness—especially when the world tells them otherwise.
• Builds bridges between faith, action, and community life, reminding everyone that justice isn’t just a concept—it’s something we live out daily.
• Creates a culture of hope, where service isn’t charity, but solidarity.

Schools, community groups and local activists in Handsworth are already living this out—offering support, food, mental health care, and youth programs, all powered by volunteers and love. St. Michael’s vision commits us to this movement, helping to shape a generation that doesn’t just dream of change—they become it.