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19 Years
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St Brigids Primary School - Nurturing Mind, Body & Spirit
St Brigids Primary School was established in September 2007 following the rationalisation of Catholic schooling in the town. We operate within the Parish of Kirkinriola, serving children from both the parish and surrounding areas. Our educational philosophy centres on holistic development, fostering growth in mind, body, and spirit through active parental engagement. The school has maintained a strong reputation for academic excellence, receiving three consecutive positive inspections from the Education & Training Inspectorate since opening. Our teaching staff consistently delivers high-quality instruction, with 50% of observed lessons graded as outstanding during the 2014 inspection.We prioritise individualised learning approaches, ensuring each child receives appropriate challenge and support. The school environment promotes curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, with pupils demonstrating exceptional motivation and achievement. Our rigorous self-evaluation processes and three-year development plan directly enhance pupil outcomes. Parental involvement is integral to our success, facilitated through regular communication channels and collaborative initiatives. The school community takes pride in sustaining and improving upon its educational standards since inception.
Services
Primary Education
Religious Education
Pastoral Care
Extracurricular Activities
Accelerated Reader Program
Parent Partnerships
Special Educational Needs Support
School Development Planning
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We maintain outstanding pastoral care arrangements for all pupils
- Our teaching quality includes 50% of lessons graded as outstanding
- We sustain improvement since receiving 'Very Good' grading in 2011
- We offer rigorous self-evaluation processes for continuous improvement
- We provide individualised learning approaches for every child's needs
What people say
Highly positive disposition
Excellent standards
Outstanding pastoral care
Rigorous self evaluation
Sustaining improvement
Services
Primary Education
St Brigid's Primary School provides comprehensive education for children aged 4-11. Our curriculum focuses on academic excellence while nurturing social, emotional, and spiritual development. Teachers employ effective questioning techniques and provide thinking time to maximise learning outcomes.
Religious Education
Integral to our school ethos, religious education supports children's spiritual growth. We incorporate sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, aligning with our Catholic educational mission.
Pastoral Care
We maintain outstanding pastoral care arrangements, addressing individual needs from high support requirements to advanced achievement. Our holistic approach ensures every child feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
Accelerated Reader Program
This computer-based program enhances reading comprehension through book quizzes and progress tracking. Children read daily for 20-30 minutes, with home connect reporting enabling parental involvement in literacy development.
Extracurricular Activities
We offer diverse activities including sports programs, ICT club, drama classes, and music ensembles. These activities complement academic learning and help develop well-rounded individuals through practical experiences.
People
Jim Brady
School Principal
Jim Brady leads St Brigid's Primary School with extensive educational experience. He oversees curriculum implementation, staff development, and maintains the school's ethos of holistic growth in mind, body, and spirit.
Questions
What age range does St Brigid's Primary School cater for?
We educate children from ages 4 to 11 years old, covering all primary school stages.
How does the school involve parents in education?
We maintain active parent partnerships through regular communication, workshops, governor involvement, and home-school collaboration initiatives.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer sports programs, ICT club, drama classes, school choir, guitar lessons, and public speaking opportunities.
How does the school support reading development?
We implement the Accelerated Reader program with daily reading time, comprehension quizzes, and home connect reporting.
What inspection results has the school received?
We received 'Very Good' grading in 2011 and maintained improvement through 2014 inspections with outstanding teaching quality noted.
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OvalQ
Aug 11, 2018
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It was a wonderful school to be in for the last 4 years and I hope it continues getting better!
