to encourage all children to work to their full potential and to develop their skills and talents in a safe, happy and caring environment.

to encourage friendship, understanding and harmony among all the pupils and to foster a sense of self-respect and esteem.

to foster good relationships among all those who work in, or visit the school.

to play an active Christian part in the life of the school and the Catholic parish it serves.

to embrace and encourage the inclusion of pupils with special eduacational needs by removing barriers to learning and supporting their individual needs in a mainstream setting, thus promoting an ethos of equality and respect where every individual is valued.

to establish a sense of community in the area and participate in activities involving other schools and agencies.

 

We are a community of faith in St Patrick’s Primary School and regard our role in the lives of the pupils, their families and the parish as one of great importance and privilege.  We promote fairness, equality and tolerance and strive to develop our children’s skills and abilities to their highest potential in an ethos of happiness and mutual respect.

We teach, by example, respect for others regardless of creed, colour, ability or gender.

We work towards creating a community of faith and love and we strive for continuous improvement in our school.

The parents who have entrusted their children to us can be confident in the knowledge that we aim to help our children to develop and grow to become happy, well-adjusted members of society in a caring Catholic environment.