Business Details
Your Trusted Catholic Primary School in Belfast
Saint Peter's Primary School is a Catholic educational institution dedicated to nurturing children's academic, spiritual, and personal development. Founded on Christian values, we prioritise creating a secure, inclusive environment where every child's potential is maximised through a balanced curriculum and collaborative partnerships with parents and the parish community. Our teaching staff employ diverse strategies to address individual learning needs, supported by comprehensive policies on pastoral care, child protection, and health and safety. We integrate modern technologies to enhance learning while maintaining traditional values of respect, compassion, and academic excellence.The school actively promotes healthy lifestyles, cultural awareness, and community engagement through extracurricular activities and partnerships with local organisations. Regular communication channels ensure parents remain informed about their child's progress and school events. Our governance structure ensures continuous monitoring of educational standards and pastoral provision, with annual training and policy reviews maintaining compliance with statutory requirements. The school's ethos is reflected in its commitment to celebrating individual achievements and fostering positive relationships across all school communities.
Services
Primary Education
Pastoral Care
Child Protection
Curriculum Support
Parent Partnerships
Highlights and features
- We deliver a broad curriculum aligned with Catholic values and individual learning needs
- Our staff employ diverse teaching strategies supported by comprehensive safeguarding policies
- We maintain strong home-school partnerships through regular communication channels
- The school promotes healthy lifestyles and community engagement initiatives
- Governance structures ensure continuous monitoring of educational and pastoral standards
What people say
Caring environment
Strong safeguarding
Active parent involvement
Spiritual development
Academic support
Services
Primary Education
Our primary education programme delivers the Northern Ireland curriculum through age-appropriate learning strategies. Qualified teachers create individualised learning plans while maintaining class-wide educational standards. The curriculum includes core subjects, personal development modules, and religious education aligned with Catholic teachings.
Pastoral Care
Comprehensive pastoral care includes designated staff, peer support systems, and regular wellbeing assessments. We implement individual support plans in collaboration with external agencies when required. The programme addresses academic, social, and emotional development through structured activities and responsive interventions.
Child Protection
Our child protection framework follows statutory guidelines with trained staff, secure reporting systems, and regular policy reviews. Designated officers manage safeguarding concerns while maintaining open communication with parents and statutory bodies. Annual staff training ensures ongoing compliance with best practices.
Parent Partnerships
We foster parental involvement through regular meetings, curriculum evenings, and home-school communication tools. Parents receive detailed progress reports and have opportunities to participate in school governance. The partnership approach extends to policy development and special events throughout the academic year.
Curriculum Support
Specialist curriculum support includes literacy and numeracy programmes, digital learning tools, and enrichment activities. We provide targeted interventions for children requiring additional support while maintaining challenging learning objectives for all ability levels. Resources align with both academic standards and pastoral care principles.
People
Mrs Mc Laughlin
Principal
Mrs Mc Laughlin leads Saint Peter's Primary School with over 20 years' experience in Catholic education. She oversees curriculum implementation, staff development, and community engagement initiatives while maintaining strong links with the parish and educational authorities.
Questions
What age range does St. Peters Primary School cater for?
We educate children from ages 4 to 11 years old within our primary school setting.
How does the school integrate Catholic values into daily teaching?
Catholic principles are embedded in our curriculum, assemblies, and pastoral care policies across all learning activities.
What support systems exist for children with special educational needs?
We implement individualised support plans developed in partnership with parents and specialist agencies.
How frequently do parents receive progress updates about their children?
Parents receive regular updates through termly reports, parent-teacher meetings, and ongoing communication channels.
What extracurricular activities are available to pupils?
We offer a range of after-school clubs including sports, arts, and community service opportunities.
How does the school ensure child safety and wellbeing?
Comprehensive safeguarding policies include staff training, visitor protocols, and designated child protection officers.
