Walshestown National School is a four class teacher Primary School in the parish of Clogherhead, Co. Louth. The school has in excess of 100 pupils, catering for the educational needs of all primary children within the school’s defined catchment area. In addition the school has a Learning Support Teacher, Resource Teacher and three Special Needs Assistants.
Aims of St. Paul's
To develop in each pupil the highest level of attainment in all areas of the curriculum, consistent with each child’s ability.
To develop in each pupil a manner of behaviour which incorporates:
An attitude of caring for, and responsibility to, other people.
Moral values and spiritual development consistent with the
Christian ethos of the school.
A high degree of self-esteem and self-worth.
An awareness of the environment
Board of Management
A Board of Management under the chairmanship of Fr. Paul Clayton-Lea P.P., Clogherhead, administers the school. The staffing, planning and maintenance of the school is the responsibility of the Board. The Board of Management consists of a committee of eight:
The Manager
Two Parent Representatives
School Principal
Two others, by unanimous consent of the Board
One teacher
Parents Association
The Parents Association, which represents all parents of children in St. Paul’s, has an active partnership with the teaching staff and the board of Management.