Mission vs Vision

Mission Statements should be simple, direct and operative.  They should explain why something exists - a school - and what is the core purpose. 
Vision Statements answer where you are headed.  They should not be what you are about but what you want to become. 

The mission statement at my school reads

School Name as part of the City Catholic Parish,
nurtures each child by promoting values centred in Christ.

Through partnership with families and the wider community,
the school facilitates spiritual growth
and the development of individual potential.

 

I have purposely deleted the name of the school and our parish name because I think the statement is lacking...something.  Yes the core purpose is clear - nurturing, facilitating and developing each child...I just think words such as educating and learning need to be mentioned.   Growth and development are inherent to learning so maybe I am being picky.