Ethos & Aims
Our vision is to form young people of academic excellence, character and integrity who shape society through service, joy, and responsibility.
College motto
In gaudio serviamus
College principal virtues
Joyful | Responsible | Courageous
Our mission
How we do it
We form each young person to be ready to contribute meaningfully to society by:
Academic Life
- providing a rigorous and ambitious academic curriculum
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building intellectual curiosity and interdependence
Partnership and behaviour
- working closely with parents, the primary educators of their children
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sustaining a College environment that is calm, courteous, and orderly
Character and formation
- building strong personal relationships through a personalised tutorial programme
- fostering a culture of growth in virtue, service, and social responsibility
- cultivating freedom with responsibility
Faith and purpose
- guiding each student to recognise and live up to their unique, individual dignity in the eyes of God
- promoting a Catholic ethos that nurtures purpose in each young person
- enabling faith formation and sacramental life for those who seek it
Tutorial System
The personalised Tutorial System is the most distinctive feature of Fidelis College. The goal of the tutorial system is to help each pupil reach their potential in every area of their life. Tutors stay in close contact with parents throughout the year.
The principal area of education which the tutorial system addresses is the pupil’s character. Everything else, including academic results, flows from this. Academic results are part of a bigger picture. The Fidelis’ aim is to work with parents in the education of the whole person academically, spiritually, culturally, socially and physically.
Tutorial Discussion Points
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Studies
During the school years character will be largely formed by the approach to schoolwork.
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Social Development
Contribution to the wider society with generosity and understanding is important. We aim to foster an attitude of service.
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Character development
The tutor aims to use every opportunity to encourage the pupil to develop character and they do this hand in hand with the Virtues Programme in place at the school.
Catholic character
Chaplaincy & Catholic identity
The chaplaincy, composed of priests from Opus Dei, is responsible for accompanying, guiding, and providing spiritual and pastoral support to students, families, friends, alumni, and members of staff. Through regular opportunities for prayer, reflection, and sacramental life, the chaplaincy plays a central role in nurturing the spiritual development of the whole school community.
The school chapel is always open, offering a quiet and reverent space for personal prayer throughout the day. Holy Mass is celebrated daily and is available to pupils who wish to attend. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available daily, ensuring that pupils and members of the wider community have regular and easy access to confession.
House System
At Fidelis College, the House System is a central pillar of school life, fostering community, leadership, friendship, and healthy competition across all year groups. Every pupil and member of staff is assigned to one of four Houses:
Each house is a vibrant community, offering pupils the chance to contribute, compete, lead and belong throughout their time at Fidelis.
