Mission & Goals

School of the Holy Child Mission Statement

School of the Holy Child in Rye, established in 1904, is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for young women in grades five through twelve. Guided by the ideals of Cornelia Connelly, founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, the School was established to foster "joy in teaching and joy in learning" and to educate young women to "meet the wants of the age." Through its challenging curriculum and extra curricular programs, Holy Child is committed to developing the inherent talents of each individual.

School of the Holy Child is a place where wisdom, confidence and friendships are found. As a member of an international network of Holy Child schools, the School's history has long emphasized an active faith and sense of community. Young women are taught to value diversity and become active participants in a global world as "women of conscience and action."

(Quotations are taken from the Book of the Order of Studies, 1863.)

Adopted November 2006

The Goals of the Network of Holy Child Schools

Grounded in our 150-year heritage and influenced by the unique challenge of educating children for the 21st century, our Goals heed Cornelia Connelly's admonition to provide an education which "meets the wants of the age." The following Goals have been developed collaboratively by Holy Child educators. They are principles by which we teach children and, in doing so, perpetuate our tradition.

Goal 1

Holy Child Schools foster a faith commitment that engenders a joyous personal relationship with God in addressing the challenges of the world.

Goal 2

Holy Child Schools live, learn, and worship as a dynamic Christian community.

Goal 3

Holy Child Schools offer an intellectually challenging and creative program of study that develops a love of learning and academic excellence.

Goal 4

Holy Child Schools work for Christian principles of justice, peace, and compassion in every facet of life.

Goal 5

Holy Child Schools create a learning climate based on trust and reverence for the dignity and uniqueness of each person.

Goal 6

Holy Child Schools promote the personal growth and development of all who participate in the life of the school.

Goal 7

Holy Child Schools ensure the continuation and growth of Holy Child mission and philosophy in the school.

The trustees, administrators, faculty and staff commit themselves to educate by these principles and to lead our students to embrace these values for themselves.