Welcome letter from the Headmistress At Vita et Pax Preparatory School we continue the tradition set by our founders to provide a place of learning where Catholic and other Christian pupils learn together with children of other faiths. In the spirit of ecumenism we believe that we should “never do in separation what we can do together”. The diversity of backgrounds, we feel, adds to the richness of our school and promotes harmony within the wider community. We intend that this website will introduce you to our approach to school life, though in order to experience the schools’ atmosphere we suggest that you arrange a visit to see the children at work and play. We are a small school with a strong family atmosphere, working in close partnership with parents to provide a happy, stimulating and well balanced place to learn, where everyone is included, valued and cared for. We place great emphasis on the habit and enjoyment of learning, providing fun and challenging activities that keep the children motivated and fully engaged in our school curriculum and beyond. At Vita et Pax we nurture and prepare our pupils for the future, including preparation for transfer to some of the best independent and maintained secondary schools, with whom we work closely. I look forward to meeting you when you visit the school. Yours sincerely Mrs M. O’Connor Headmistress