St. Patrick’s School is a Catholic School where the message of Christ inspires the Curriculum and all aspects of school life. Religious Education is in accordance with Roman Catholic doctrine and practice.

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The school Mission Statement which is taken from St. Patrick’s Breastplate is “Christ be within Me” and this philosophy underpins every aspect of the life of the School.

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The School aims to:

• create a caring, Christ centred environment in which individuals are valued
  and encouraged to develop intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally
  and spiritually to their full potential.
• structure a broad and differentiated curriculum which allows each child success
  in acquiring skills, concepts and knowledge appropriate to the primary
  stage of education.
• recognise that all children have Christ within them, possess God given talents and have unique value.

• help pupils to learn about the love of God and the message of Christ and to express this in their care, concern and respect for themselves, other individuals and their environment. Teachers are role models for their pupils, in promoting self-esteem and self-confidence, respect for others and respect for their environment.
• celebrate the success of others and to be supportive at times of difficulty. When ideals are not lived up to, to foster an awareness of the Christ like power of forgiveness and reconciliation.
• to foster close links between school, home and parish
• foster awareness of the wider and world communities and our responsibilities to them.
• promote respect for the State and the observance of rules, regulations
  and laws designed for the common good.
• to give opportunities for individual and collective prayer and participation
  in the liturgy.
• support the family and the Parish in preparing children for the Sacraments by developing their understanding of the commitment which they are making to Christ.

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The message of Christianity is central to every aspect of school life.