Finchley Catholic High School Prospectus

A better world Beyond our quest for academic excellence, we are concerned with nurturing outward-looking, global citizens and work hard to instil values of social responsibility and altruism. Finchley boys look out for one another and for those in need locally, nationally and globally. We believe in the utmost importance of providing leadership opportunities for our pupils which help them to develop into well-rounded and confident individuals with the ability to change the world for the better. Leadership roles include house captain, sports captain, literacy leader, learning advocate, peer mentor, liturgy leader and, in Sixth Form, the opportunity to apply to be Head Student or Prefect. Our pupils are phenomenal in their efforts to support charities and to engage positively with the wider community. As well as an outstanding annual Lenten fundraising effort, we look for every opportunity to help those who need it most, responding to urgent appeals as they occur and with more regular events such as assembling food hampers for the homeless, our annual Senior Citizen Christmas party and CAFOD fast days. In their charitable efforts, our generous and enterprising pupils have volunteered in a Kenyan Orphanage, baked cakes, washed cars, dressed up, played music, read long lists of books, petitioned governments and completed sky dives. Our parents, too, are exceptionally generous and many give freely of their time as members of our wonderful Parent Teacher Association. Our PTA has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds towards the improvement of school facilities through fantastic events including the mainstays of the annual Summer Fete and Christmas Market, but also more sociable occasions such as golf days, quizzes and race nights. We would encourage you to get involved as it is both rewarding and a great way to meet other parents. 9 “The school’s commitment to action for social justice is outstanding.” Diocese of Westminster Inspection Report