St. Anne’s Vision Statement

St. Anne’s National School seeks to provide a happy Christian environment in which children grow in self-esteem, learn respect and demonstrate care for themselves and others.

The school aims to foster the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, moral and spiritual development of each student. We value and encourage co-operation between pupils, parents, staff, management and the local community.

Le chéile agus le cabhair Dé go n’éiri linn.

Our School Ethos

St. Anne’s National School is a co-educational Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin. Together with the Board of Management, the parents and the parish community, we provide Religious Education for the children in accordance with the doctrines, practices and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. We have adopted the ‘Grow in Love’ and ‘Alive-O’ programmes, the recommended approach to Religious Education for the reception of the sacraments of Penance, Holy Communion and Confirmation.

We promote the formation of the children in the Catholic Faith in a manner that is welcoming to and inclusive of the presence of children commited to other religious traditions and those of none. Our Christian ethos also permeates the school day through our actions, attitudes and practices. We provide opportunities for prayer, the celebration of liturgy and the sacraments.

We strive to create a learning environment where every child is encouraged and enabled to develop their full and unique potential as human beings. We seek to form children who will use their gifts for the common good and are committed to work for a more just and caring society. We provide a welcoming and inclusive community that is respectful and tolerant of all religious traditions and beliefs.