Strengths of Our School

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Teaching & Learning

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• Our school achieves high standards in literacy and numeracy, as compared to national norms.
   

• A varied approach to different teaching and learning styles, with an emphasis on the development of skills as well as content.
   

• A highly skilled and committed staff with a very strong work ethic.   
   

• Highly committed Board of Management.
   

• Very proactive Parents' Association.
   

• A great emphasis on developing strong positive parental involvement.
   

• Strong promotion of Gaeilge through language, music, dance, song, literature, drama and fun.
   

• Focus on the Aistear programme, learning through play and fun, in the Infant classes.
   

• Excellent track record in local and national art, quiz and spelling competitions.
   

• Strong culture of participating in sporting events locally and provincially.
   

• Strong tradition of supporting children with special educational needs.
   

• Participation in the Youth Academy at NUIG, for children with strong academic achievement.
   

• Participation in science and engineering initiatives.
   

• Sacramental preparation for Holy Communion and Confirmation.
   

• Focus on the importance of developing a love for reading, literature and public speaking.
   

• Modern state of the art facilities in a wonderful natural environment.