The vision for St. Patrick’s Primary & Nursery School as a Catholic School is to live out the Gospel values together as a school family daily in school.

Each child will be primarily assisted in developing holistically as part of our school community during their time in St. Patrick’s.

We strive always to develop self-respect in our children, to teach them to respect each other and to respect peoples of all religions, races, culture and ways of life.

The Curriculum and Pastoral Care, in all aspects, will therefore reflect the fact that Christ is the foundation of all school life and community.

By virtue of its Christian ethos, St. Patrick’s Primary &Nursery School operates under the leadership of the Principal and staff and adults show no distinction between peoples of different gender, race, religion, cultural background, or ability groupings.

Enriched learning opportunities are available to all children and self-respect and respect for all peoples is nurtured by everyone in the school community. We warmly welcome children from other countries and traditions to our school family and embrace their ways of life in a holistic way.

We have, in St. Patrick’s, a dedicated staff of teachers and ancillary personnel as well as voluntary helpers who have a strong sense of loyalty to our school and its goals and who work untiringly for the good of all the children.

Our children show a healthy sense of ‘belonging’ to the school community; they recognise the importance of high standards of schoolwork, behaviour and courtesy.

Confidence and self-esteem are promoted strongly through a range of curricular and extra-curricular activities and the children are encouraged to value one another and express their personal views while appreciating those of others.

The children and staff are encouraged in their efforts and expectations through a high level of affirmation, appreciation and success.

Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in the work of their children and are given a range of opportunities to participate in the life of the school (Class Prayer Services, Voluntary In-School Support, Concerts, Fundraising Activities, Sports Day, Community linked activities etc.)

The school premises are made attractive by the high standard of the children’s work displayed in the foyer, corridors and classrooms as well as the ongoing refurbishment of the school building and grounds, thus creating and maintaining a stimulating environment for staff and children.

Furthermore the use of Premises by Community and Parish groups and organisations is actively encouraged throughout the School Year and during periods of school closure. St. Patrick’s Primary & Nursery School values each member of the school community as a unique person made in the image of God.

Together we endeavour to create an atmosphere in which the children feel secure and happy and all staff work together as a team, supportive of one another and sensitive to each other’s needs.