Our Class Saints

At Our Lady of the Rosary, each class is dedicated to a special saint who serves as an inspiration for our daily lives. These saints, through their faith, love, and service, guide us to grow in holiness and compassion. Their lives reflect our school mission of Joy, Excellence, and Service, showing us how to live with happiness, strive for our best, and care for others.

Nursery: Mary, Mother of God

Feast Day: January 1st

Mary is the perfect model of love, faith, and obedience to God. She lived with deep joy, knowing that she was part of God’s plan. Through her example, we learn to trust in God, to share love with those around us, and to serve with a caring heart.

Reception: Our Lady

Feast Day: October 7th

Throughout the year, we honour Mary under her many titles, including Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Fatima, and Our Lady of the Rosary. She calls us to prayer and to live with excellence by following Jesus. Like a mother, she teaches us to love and support one another, always responding to others with kindness and service.

Year 1: St Joseph the Worker

Feast Day: May 1st

St Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, was a humble and hardworking carpenter. He reminds us that excellence is found in doing even the smallest tasks with care and love. He served his family with great joy and teaches us the dignity of working for the good of others.

Year 2: St Francis of Assisi

Feast Day: October 4th

St Francis is known for his love of nature and care for the poor. He found joy in simple living and saw the beauty of God’s creation all around him. His service to the poor and his deep humility challenge us to be grateful, kind, and respectful of all people and the environment.

Year 3: St Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)

Feast Day: September 5th

St Teresa dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor. She believed that even small acts done with love could change the world. She inspires us to serve others with compassion and to seek excellence in the way we love and care for those in need. Her joy came from giving her life for others.

Year 4: St Martin de Porres

Feast Day: November 3rd

St Martin was known for his humility, healing work, and deep care for the sick and the poor. He showed excellence in his skills as a healer, joy in his kindness to all, and service through his tireless work for those who were suffering. His life reminds us to treat everyone with dignity and love.

Year 5: St Josephine Bakhita

Feast Day: February 8th

Once a victim of slavery, St Josephine found freedom in Christ and dedicated her life to helping others. She is a true model of joy, as she forgave those who had hurt her and lived with hope. She teaches us that excellence comes from perseverance and faith, and she inspires us to serve by standing up for justice.

Year 6: St Maximilian Kolbe

Feast Day: August 14th

St Maximilian sacrificed his life to save another in a concentration camp during World War II. His service was one of ultimate love, giving his life for another. He lived with excellence, never losing faith, and with deep joy in knowing he was following Christ’s example. His courage reminds us to be strong in our faith and to love others selflessly.

Our class saints remind us that holiness is possible for everyone, no matter our age or circumstances. By learning from their lives, we strive to follow their example of Joy, Excellence, and Service, growing in faith and love each day.