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Partners in Learning

The influence which home and school each has on the development of a young person cannot be overstated. Personal values, balanced judgements and a sense of proportion all have their roots in the wonder years. The partnership between parents and school is vital if common goals are to be achieved. Our guidance system is designed to supplement that offered by caring parents. We trust that values are shared at both home and school as we seek to do our best for our young people.

Aims & Values

The aims and Values of our school are:

To develop in students a knowledge of the Catholic faith and a respect for the spiritual and moral values intrinsic to it.
To enable all students to develop as fully as possible in all aspects of their school life.
To help students develop lively, inquiring minds and the ability to question and argue rationally and the flexibility to cope with the demands of a complex fast changing modern society.
To prepare students for adult life and fit them for productive roles at work, in the community, at home and at leisure by providing them with the necessary knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes.
To help students communicate by using language and number effectively.
To help students understand the physical world in which they live.
To help students appreciate the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations and provide them with basic social, economic and political awareness.
To help students develop their aesthetic appreciation by introducing them to a wide variety of experiences.
To provide society with young adults with the knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes it needs.
To provide students with the knowledge to keep themselves fit and healthy.
To develop high standards of behaviour, good manners, and to show the students the need for these.
To help students gain external qualifications commensurate with their ability.
To provide students with the knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes necessary for further learning.
To develop and sustain high academic standards.