Ballycurrane National School

Ballycurrane National School is a co-educational, Catholic Primary School where girls and boys work and play together in a family like atmosphere which is well ordered, caring and safe and where children feel happy, secure, valued and respected.

Ballycurrane N.S. has due recognition for all other religions and cultures. We promote equality of access and gender equity. Ballycurrane N.S. embraces all children, recognising the uniqueness and dignity of each individual child.

Ballycurrane N.S. offers the children in our care, the opportunity to reach their full potential in all areas of development: socially, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, physically, morally, creatively and culturally and we strive to instil in them a lifelong love of learning.

We seek to foster a positive self image in all children and to build on their self esteem so that they will be confident children who are tolerant and respectful of themselves and of others.

Ballycurrane N.S. promotes excellence in teaching and learning. We have high expectations of and for all our children, encouraging them to be as independent as possible and to play an active part in their learning. We support the professional and personal development of teachers through staff development.

We, in Ballycurrane N.S., endeavour to foster a happy, caring, welcoming environment with a positive work ethos. We strive for co-operation between pupils, staff, management and parents. We acknowledge that parents are the primary educators of their children and appreciate their interest in, and support of, all our efforts.

Our School Motto is:
Ní neart go cur le chéile/There’s strength in unity.