The aim of the school is:

• To provide learning experiences and activities which develop the children’s individual talents and abilities to the full.
• To equip them with the knowledge and skills required to become active and valuable members of the adult community.
• To provide a broad, balanced, differentiated curriculum in a secure, safe, just and happy environment in which every person is valued.
• To encourage an active partnership with parents, cooperative groups and schools.

Children are encouraged to acquire and develop the following:

• Knowledge, skills and understanding in literacy, communication, numeracy and mathematical thinking.
• Understanding and appreciation of themselves, of other people and of the world around them.
• The capacity for independent thought.
• Appreciation of the benefits of healthy living.
• Positive attitudes to learning and personal fulfilment.

We will be all the more successful in fulfilling these aims if we work together, parents and staff, supporting and co-operating with one another. We believe that education involves a close partnership between the home and school and take great care to encourage this bond.

Our school seeks to encourage and develop each child’s abilities and talents and help train them in the skills which will form the basis of their future education. We seek to create responsible attitudes in the children towards their work and in their relationships with each other, and to nurture moral and social attitudes, which will enable them to become useful members of the community.

A happy atmosphere within the school is very important and essential to fruitful learning. We aim to create such an atmosphere where children feel secure and valued; aware of the code of conduct expected of them which, in turn, contributes to the happiness and well-being of each child. This forms the basis of acceptable behaviour and helps the children grow in their own self-discipline which is reflected in their work and attitudes.

In our school we believe that every child is special and equal in terms of gender, race, ability and disability.