SMG Charism

From 1954 until 1992, St Anne's Catholic Primary School was run by the Religious Congregation, Poor Servants of the Mother of God (SMG).  

SMG Charism is very much alive in our school. This means that we believe it is important to recognise that God has given us gifts that we must use to help others, especially those who need it the most.

We must use the gifts that God has given us for others, not for ourselves only.

(Mother Magdalen Taylor) 

How does St Anne’s live out the SMG Charism?

Charity Support

Throughout the year, the children participate in various fundraising activities to support those in need, both in developing countries and in our local community.

At Harvest time, we collect food for the Epsom and Ewell Food Bank. Each year, the Food Bank states they collect the most contributions from our school!

During November, we support the British Legion by selling poppies and other poppy items to our school community to support the families of those who have fought in wars.

In Advent, we raise funds for 'Mission Together'. This is an organisation focused on ‘Children helping Children’. This initiative places children at the heart of the Church’s efforts to support those in need. As well as this, we collect for CAFOD at the end of our Year 5 Advent service and the infant Nativities and Carol concerts. Children also make Christmas shoe boxes for children in Africa. These shoe boxes include toiletries, small toys and stationary.

During Lent, a time for reflection on almsgiving, we choose two charities the children would like to support. The children plan and organise fundraising activities for their chosen charities. We are always grateful for the generosity of response from our families.

School Choir

Our school choir is highly regarded and participates in numerous events throughout the year. As well as leading hymns in school and church, the choir participate in events in the local community. Prior to Christmas, the choir spreads festive cheer by carol singing at our local care home and during our Christmas Fair event. The choir sing hymns and Christmas carols for local people and our whole school community. At some of our events, we collect donations for CAFOD.

Fairtrade

As part of our RE curriculum learning, and a special Celebration of the Word during Fairtrade Fortnight, we observe and explore the importance of Fairtrade globally. This focuses on issues such as justice, fair wages, and our responsibilities as global citizens. During Fairtrade Fortnight, we decide together what we can do at home to support Fairtrade.