General Aims
St. Brendans B.N.S. is a Catholic Primary School which tries to provide a well ordered, happy and secure atmosphere where the self-esteem of each child will be enhanced and the educational, spiritual, moral and cultural needs of each child identified and developed with compassion, enthusiasm and due regard for the child’s individuality.
• We aim to work in partnership with parents and the outside community to develop a sense of worth in each child.
• We aim to teach each child the values of faith, hope, charity and love.
• To welcome and develop home/school relationships, providing high quality information and good communication to overcome barriers to learning.
• We aim to maintain a Catholic ethos in our school but also teaching each child to tolerate and respect other faiths and religions.
• We will prepare each child for further education and endeavour to develop his talents.
• To develop personal, spiritual and moral values with respect for other races, religions and cultures.
• Deanfaimid iarracht Gaelige a labhairt
Our School Provision Aims
Here are the statements that make up our school provision aims.
• Learning experiences which are both enjoyable and challenging.
• A broad and balanced curriculum with differentiation.
• Varied and relevant learning experiences using different teaching styles.
• An ethos that promotes confidence, pride, hard work and high standards.
• A well ordered community which promotes the importance of rules.
• A welcoming environment with a strong level of parent and community involvement. It fosters a sense of belonging and mutual respect. It values everyone’s contribution.
• A well resourced and stimulating learning environment.
• A highly motivated staff.
• Equal opportunities for all.
• A range of extra curricular activities
Our School Aims for Pupils
Here are the statements that make up our school provision aims.
Our aims for the pupils are that they should:
• Be happy, confident and enjoy learning.
• Be able to work both independently and cooperatively.
• Be able to develop an understanding of themselves as learners.
• Care, be respectful and be responsible for themselves, others, their environment and the community.
• Understand, show tolerance and respect for the similar.
Our School Vision
Here are the statements that make up our school vision.
We would like St Brendans B.N.S. to be a place where:
• Everyone has a sense of belonging to the whole school community
• Learning is both enjoyable and challenging
• Working hard and behaving well are both expected and valued by everyone in the school, parents and the community
• Children are happy and confident
• Children are able to work both independently and with others