 You are so very welcome to St. Vincent’s Convent Primary School Website. It is impossible to capture the special atmosphere of our school without the soundtrack of daily school-life here which includes children’s voices raised in song, in play, in laughter and in every possible and wonderful way. But it does give you a flavour of our school and I hope a taste for more! I had heard about St. Vincent’s for a very long time before I got here! My mother was a past pupil of the secondary school (as are my two sisters and I). Little did I think as I arrived (green as spinach) to the Secondary School at 12 years of age that life’s pathway would lead me here! But it has, and it is my privilege to be in this position. I have been teaching here in the primary school since 1988 and in that time I have served as a classroom teacher, as a Learning Support/Resource Teacher, as the Home School Community Liaison Coordinator and since September 2014, as Principal. In their policy statement, the Religious Sisters of Charity, our trustees, state that “the value and worth of each one, rooted in human dignity and justice will find its expression in loving care and concern”. This statement underpins our work here in St. Vincent’s. We view our school as an extension of the child’s home and we work tirelessly to recreate a caring, compassionate and safe environment in which to build on the strong foundations set by the parents and guardians of our pupils. The boys and girls are at the centre of everything we do. And Yes! Absolutely! The world of St. Vincent’s Convent Primary School does revolve around the children, and we are very proud of that! Our highly skilled and experienced staff work diligently to identify and serve the needs of our pupils and build on their particular strengths and interests. We aim to equip our boys and girls with agency and a sense of purpose coupled with the competencies they need to shape their own lives and contribute to the lives of others. We live in a world that is fast paced and ever changing. We strive to navigate our pupils through such uncertainty by developing their curiosity, imagination, resilience and self-regulation. We also recognise that our future adults need to learn how to care for their own well- being and the well-being of their families, their friends, their communities and the planet! And no, we do not work alone! We operate in close partnership with the Parents and Guardians of the children, with our local neighbouring schools, and with our communities who have lots to offer to enhance the learning experiences of the children. So, enjoy perusing our website and if you would like more information then please do get in touch. Niamh |
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