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Welcome to St Anne's Primary School
St Anne's Primary School is a Catholic educational institution dedicated to nurturing children's spiritual, moral, and academic growth. Founded on the principles of the Catholic tradition, we foster a caring environment where diverse cultures and traditions are celebrated. Our curriculum is designed to meet the developmental needs of all children through active learning and teaching methods. We maintain strong partnerships with local schools, sporting groups, and community organisations to enhance educational experiences. The school actively engages in STEM activities and offers a wide range of sporting and recreational opportunities through its Shared Education Signature Project with Knockahollet Primary School.Our Board of Governors provides committed leadership to ensure high-quality education and management. We encourage parental involvement through regular meetings, newsletters, and social events, while our Parent Teacher Association supports children's educational experiences. The school maintains strong links with St Patrick's parish, where liturgical events are celebrated. Our vision focuses on developing skills, nurturing aspirations, and promoting collaboration in a caring Catholic environment.
Services
Primary Education
After School Clubs
STEM Activities
Shared Education Programs
Safeguarding Services
Highlights and features
- We provide Catholic education fostering spiritual, moral and academic growth
- Our curriculum incorporates active teaching methods tailored to children's development
- We maintain strong partnerships with local schools and community organisations
- Our staff includes dedicated teachers with specialist safeguarding training
- We offer diverse extracurricular activities including STEM and sporting programs
Services
Primary Education
St Anne's Primary School delivers a comprehensive educational program aligned with Catholic values. Our curriculum focuses on developing children's academic abilities while nurturing their spiritual and moral growth. Through active teaching methods, we cater to different learning stages while maintaining high academic standards. The program incorporates regular assessments and parental involvement to support each child's development.
After School Clubs
We offer various after-school programs including sports coaching and skill development sessions. These clubs provide structured activities that promote physical development and teamwork. Current offerings include ball skills training for P5-P7 students at a cost of 15 per session, with limited spaces available on a first-come basis.
Shared Education Programs
Our Shared Education Signature Project with Knockahollet Primary School creates collaborative learning opportunities. This partnership delivers joint art projects, PE sessions, and educational experiences that broaden pupils' perspectives through inter-school interaction and resource sharing.
Safeguarding Services
The school maintains robust safeguarding protocols with designated child protection officers. Our trained staff implement comprehensive safety measures while working closely with external agencies to ensure pupil welfare within a secure learning environment.
STEM Activities
We incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning into our curriculum. These activities develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on experiments and project-based learning tailored to primary education requirements.
People
Mr Henry Duffin
Principal
Experienced educational leader with safeguarding responsibilities, overseeing school operations and teaching standards for P7 students.
Mrs Ciara McQuaid
Designated Teacher for Safeguarding
Specialist educator responsible for child protection, delivering P5/6 curriculum while maintaining student safety protocols.
Fr Patsy Mulholland
PP Trustee
Parish representative on the Board of Governors, supporting school governance and religious education initiatives.
Questions
What educational philosophy does St Anne's follow?
We follow a Catholic educational philosophy that nurtures children's spiritual, moral and academic development through active learning methods.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer STEM activities, sporting programs, and after-school clubs including ball skills sessions and hurling instruction.
How does the school involve parents?
We encourage parental participation through parent-teacher meetings, newsletters, social events and an active Parent Teacher Association.
What community partnerships exist?
We maintain strong links with St Patrick's parish, local schools, sporting groups and community organisations through our Shared Education Signature Project.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
We have designated safeguarding teachers and follow strict child protection policies with trained staff members.
How does the school support pupil development?
We provide a broad curriculum tailored to different developmental stages and offer educational visits facilitated through school partnerships.
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