St Mary’s College Preparatory School achieves LiveSimply Award
by Educate Magazine July 22, 2025 · All News / Primary School News
Pupils and staff at a Crosby primary school have been presented with an award for their caring attitude and actions.
St. Mary’s College Preparatory School in Blundellsands has achieved the LiveSimply Award by a leading international charity. The award recognises that members of the school community live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with communities experiencing poverty.
Part of a scheme run by CAFOD, the award was presented to the school after it implemented faith-inspired actions. These highlighted the importance of caring for people and the planet.
Every pupil played a part in the actions. These ranged from planting vegetables on World Food Day to hands-on activities focusing on the principles of global justice.
The whole school family, including parents and the wider community, also came together to support initiatives. At Christmas they sang in the local park to raise funds for those in need.
Responding to the news
The school’s religious education co-ordinator, Paula Walton, commented: “I’m incredibly proud of how passionately our children embraced the LiveSimply principles and how determined they are to make a difference.
“It’s also important to remember that this award isn’t just a one-time achievement. It has highlighted the values of compassion, sustainability and community spirit that they can carry with them wherever they go throughout their lives.”
CAFOD’s LiveSimply co-ordinator, Siobhan Farnell, added: “Congratulations to the pupils and staff of St. Mary’s College Preparatory School on achieving the LiveSimply Award. Their actions are wonderful examples of caring for others and the planet, our common home.”
Speaking about taking part in the LiveSimply Award, one Year 4 pupil said: “It’s taught us what it truly means to live in solidarity with others both nearby and across the globe. We have loved helping others and would encourage other schools to take part too.”
Another pupil said: “Achieving this award has set an example for new children joining our school, showing them how to live out our values by getting involved.”
