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Our Ethos

About Our School

Our mission statement
In accordance with the ethos of the school and with the co-operation of families and teachers, we aim to promote the moral, spiritual, social, emotional and physical well-being of each child. We aim to develop a sense of self-respect and self-worth in the children and of respect and tolerance towards others so that they may grow into responsible adults within the family and within the community.
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Our school policies are


  • To provide a caring, safe, sensitive environment in which to explore R.S.E. programme.
  • To provide information that is relevant and age-appropriate.
  • To promote personal hygiene and health safety.
  • To develop language, skills and coping strategies for dealing with emotions and difficult situations.
  • To develop the ability to relate appropriately to peers and adults.
  • To develop awareness and understanding of different relationships and their roles in the childrens lives.
  • To develop a sense of self-esteem and self-awareness in each child.
  • To promote a sense of the wonder of new life.
  • To develop an awareness of the value and importance of choices that the children will make in their lives.