Celebrating Creativity and Faith: Catholic Social Teaching Symbol Competition

At St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School, we are proud to place Catholic Social Teaching (CST) at the heart of our mission to form compassionate, thoughtful, and active citizens of the world.

This term, we launched an exciting school-wide competition inviting students to design a set of symbols that represent the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching, symbols that will now be used across our school and throughout our wider Trust.

We were overwhelmed by the response, with over 100 entries submitted by students from all year groups. The creativity, thoughtfulness, and depth of understanding shown in the designs were truly inspiring. Each entry reflected a personal interpretation of the values that underpin CST, and it was clear that our students had taken great care to express these teachings in a meaningful and visually powerful way.

What is Catholic Social Teaching?
Catholic Social Teaching is a rich tradition of thought and action rooted in Scripture and the teachings of the Church. It calls us to live out our faith in the world by promoting justice, peace, and the dignity of every human being.

The core principles include:

These teachings are not just ideals, they are a call to action, shaping how we learn, serve, and live together in our school community.

Congratulations!
We are thrilled to announce that the winning designs have now been published and will be proudly displayed across our school and Trust. These symbols will serve as daily reminders of our shared mission to live out the Gospel through justice, compassion, and love.

A huge well done to all students who took part in the competition. Your creativity and commitment to our Catholic values have made a lasting impact. We are incredibly proud of you!