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Ballydown Primary School, Banbridge

Ethos

In Ballydown Primary School and Nursery class we aim to provide the best educational experiences, enabling each child to develop intellectually, physically and socially whilst encountering a happy, secure, stimulating environment embedded within a Christian ethos. The promotion of spiritual, moral and cultural development is encouraged alongside an understanding and tolerance of others.

Ballydown is a school where children :-

  • enjoy a happy, secure learning environment
  • encounter a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum
  • have stimulating and challenging experiences
  • are given opportunities to develop their independence, confidence and initiative
  • experience a supportive atmosphere developing self esteem, mutual trust and respect, exemplifying a strong sense of well being for all
  • develop skills, knowledge and understanding in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT
  • gain a knowledge and understanding of the world around them through scientific, historical, geographical and religious inquiry
  • develop practical, creative, artistic and physical skills
  • are provided with opportunities to work independently and collaboratively
  • are offered a wide programme of extra curricular activities.

In Ballydown we demonstrate our commitment to working as a thinking school in a learning environment by:

  • ensuring that teaching and learning is part of an evaluative process;
  • planning in line with the Northern Ireland Curriculum and School Development Plan and the Curricular Guidance for Pre-School Education:
  • striving for continuous improvement in all that we do;
  • working professionally and collaboratively towards common goals aspiring to high achievements and standards
  • fostering open and effective communication with all stakeholders and valuing their contribute to school
  • providing a warm, welcoming, friendly and inclusive environment.
  • engaging in partnership with parents and children, striving to achieve high standards in work, behaviour and participation in the life of the school.