Information About St Benedicts
Saint Benedict's R.C. Primary School Aims
1 Through worship, prayer and example we endeavour to provide the children with a greater awareness of relationships within the wider community.
2 To promote co-operation, understanding and tolerance amongst all those within the school and in the community outside school.
3 To foster a caring environment in which each child can develop fully as a whole person.
4 To develop a curriculum which reflects Catholic teaching and values whilst recognising and appreciating an individuals contributions to the school society
5 To establish and build a close partnership with the home, parish, and the local community.
We endeavour to achieve these Aims by:-
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instilling within each child the basic teachings of our faith; encouraging them to attend Mass and the sacraments on a regular basis and involving them in liturgical celebrations.
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providing a safe, secure and happy environment through the positive interaction of staff, children and visitors a daily basis.
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providing opportunities for the children to become aware of the needs of others especially those less fortunate than themselves e.g. through supporting various charities such as CAFOD and the Nugent Care Society.
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using appropriate syllabi and schemes of work which allow each child to reach their full potential and be appreciated as a valued member of the school community.
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encouraging positive links between priest - parents - children - teachers through celebrations, meetings, the ‘Little Church’ and so on
Holiday Dates
Here is a list of term time dates. If you wish to book a holiday for you child, you can do so by downloading the holiday request form by clicking HERE.
AUTUMN TERM 2008 (72 DAYS)
SCHOOL OPENS: Tuesday 2nd September 2008
CLOSE HALF TERM: Friday 24th October
OPEN Monday 3rd November
SCHOOL CLOSES: Wednesday 17th December
SPRING TERM 2009 (59 DAYS)
SCHOOL OPENS: Tuesday 6th January 2009
CLOSE HALF TERM: Friday 13th February
OPEN Monday 23rd February
SCHOOL CLOSES: Friday 3rd April
SUMMER TERM 2009 59 DAYS)
SCHOOL OPENS: Monday 20th April 2009
BANK HOLIDAYS: Monday 4th May
CLOSE HALF TERM: Friday 22nd May
OPEN Monday 1st June
SCHOOL CLOSES: Friday 17th July
Health and Safety
We try to create a safe and healthy learning environment for your child to work and play in. The Governing Body of the school has adopted the Health and Safety Policy produced by the Local Education Authority. Included in this is the subject of jewellery. Parents are asked not to send their child to school wearing any jewellery (rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc) this is for Health and Safety reasons especially during playtime, PE and Games lessons. However, we do allow children to wear one wristwatch, which is to be removed for PE and Games lessons.
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