Walshestown National School

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.

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.

Schedule

A Roman Catholic School (which is established in connection with the Minister of Education) aims at promoting the full and harmonious development of all aspects of the person of the pupil: intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual, including a living relationship with God and other people. The School models and promotes a philosophy of life inspired by belief in God and in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Catholic school provides Religious education for the pupils in accordance with the doctrines, practises and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church and promotes the formation of the pupils in the Catholic Faith.



Mission Statement of St. Paul’s National School

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