St. Declan's caters for children who, for one reason or another, are achieving below their potential at school. Boys and girls of primary school age, who have run into personal or educational difficulties in another school, can be referred to St. Declan's. If children have the sort of problems that can be helped by a year or a few years in St. Declan's, they can transfer here until they are ready to return to mainstream schools. Children may encounter significant emotional difficulties relating to the following:
St. Declan's School has a special role in providing a secure, safe and supportive learning environment which caters for each child's individual needs. At St. Declan's we wish to maintain a learning environment that allows each child to reach his or her full potential. The rights of pupils and members of staff are enshrined in the school's code of behaviour.
At St. Declan's the small class groups enable each child to receive maximum attention. Teachers also have the following support:
The staff welcomes parental interest and support. We encourage frequent communication between home and school as this is vital for each child's social, personal and educational development. The school has an active parent's association which participates in many aspects of the school such as
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Grandparents day was on Thurday 29 Jan 2015 we had a lovely afternoon. The afternoon started with the lighting of a Candle, a display of Photos of Children and Granparents. Prayers, Songs, and a reading from the Bible St Luke(15:10). The Commandments song was very good. Prayers of the Faithfull.the singing of the Our Father. The final blessing read by Turlough and Dillon ending with the song, Go In Peace, and where everyone joined in. The Hospitality and Wellcome given by the Teachers was great. Best Wishes to all. Thanks
By Sheila Phelan (Oct, 2015) |