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Your Child's Future Starts Here at St Francis Primary School
At St Francis Primary School, we welcome every child as a unique member of God's family, fostering an environment where individual potential thrives. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to cultivate independent, self-confident, and respectful individuals prepared for future educational and personal challenges. Through a broad and balanced curriculum enriched by visitors, events, and activities, we inspire a lifelong joy for learning.Rooted in a strong Catholic ethos, we instill values of honesty, respect, and care for others, preparing children to become responsible citizens. We maintain an active partnership between home and school, providing regular updates on school life and pupil progress. Prospective families are encouraged to visit our school to experience our welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
Services
Primary Education
Early Years Foundation Stage
After School Club
Breakfast Club
Crossover Club
Parent Support Group
Child Protection Services
Highlights and features
- We provide a Christ-centred learning environment of faith, friendship, and fun.
- Our curriculum develops the complete potential of every child holistically.
- We advocate sharing talents for the good of others through community involvement.
- We maintain active home-school partnerships with regular progress updates.
- Our educational approach combines academic rigor with character development.
Services
Primary Education
Our primary education program delivers a broad and balanced curriculum aligned with Catholic values. We focus on developing academic skills while nurturing personal growth through faith-based teachings. The program prepares children for secondary education through individualized support and collaborative learning experiences.
After School Club
The after school club provides supervised activities from 3pm-4pm for pupils in all primary stages. Our qualified staff facilitate educational games and creative projects that reinforce classroom learning while offering a safe environment for social development.
Breakfast Club
Our breakfast club operates daily from 8am, offering nutritious meals and structured activities for early arrivals. The program helps children start their school day with focused engagement through literacy and numeracy exercises in a welcoming atmosphere.
Parent Support Group
The parent support group fosters collaborative relationships between families and staff through regular meetings and workshops. We provide resources to enhance home learning and encourage parental involvement in school decision-making processes.
Child Protection Services
Our comprehensive child protection framework follows strict safeguarding policies with trained designated officers. We maintain safe learning environments through regular staff training, incident reporting systems, and partnerships with local child welfare agencies.
People
John-Paul Magee
Principal
John-Paul Magee leads St Francis Primary School with over 15 years' experience in Catholic education. He champions holistic learning approaches that integrate faith development with academic excellence. His leadership focuses on creating inclusive environments where every child's potential is nurtured.
Questions
What educational philosophy guides St Francis' Primary School?
Our school follows a Catholic ethos that combines academic rigor with character development, emphasizing faith, friendship, and fun through holistic learning experiences.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer Breakfast Club, After School Club, Crossover Club, ECO Council, School Council, and Digital Leaders programs to enhance learning beyond the classroom.
How does the school support home-school communication?
We maintain regular communication through newsletters, parent-teacher meetings, formal progress reports, and an open-door policy for family consultations.
What special educational programs are offered?
Our curriculum includes Numeracy Weeks, Peace IV initiatives, and special talents programs that develop practical skills and social responsibility in a faith-based context.
How can prospective parents visit the school?
Families can schedule personal visits by telephone to experience our learning environment and meet staff before making enrollment decisions.
