Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens.
Vision for St. John’s Primary School
Reviewed Spring 2013
‘Education for Today and Tomorrow’
As a Rights Respecting School these are our core values:
We listen to each other with sensitivity
We celebrate difference
We can accept and enjoy praise
We can deal with advice on how to make things better
Aims for Pupils:
St. John’s sets high expectations and develops learning for life by working with the children to:
Develop morals and values, consistent with our Catholic ethos
Develop ICT skills to prepare for life-long learning
Achieve potential and experience success in a variety of contexts
Use and develop individual talents
Develop and learn to full potential
To respect themselves and each other and the environment
Have self-confidence, independence, self-discipline and high self-esteem
Develop personal and social skills
Mission for the school:
We believe that each child will be safeguarded and will succeed with our dedication and hard work through:
A wide variety of activities implementing the broad and balanced revised curriculum for Northern Ireland
A happy, safe, secure and stimulating environment
Close links between home, school, parish and community
A positive attitude towards health and fitness
We demonstrate our commitment to working as a learning community by:
Striving for continuous improvement in all that we do
