Caherline National School is a Catholic Primary School under the Trusteeship and Patronage of the Archbishop of the Diocese of Cashel and Emly. Caherline N.S. offers a holistic education, where Christian values are the inspiration and hallmark of our daily practice. We are a learning community guided by the developmental view of education. We aspire as a school:
To live up to the ideals of child-centred education where; - The dignity and uniqueness of each student is respected and nurtured. - Students are inspired to develop to their potential - Different intelligences are respected and catered for. - Students are given the skills to become lifelong learners.
Be professional in our practice by: - Maintaining the highest standards of educational excellence in our teaching and learning. - Providing a broad curriculum that is relevant to the needs and talents of all, and balances the highest academic standards with the life-skills and personal development necessary to enable all students to grow in confidence and self-esteem and appreciation of the Arts. - Ensuring that professional development is integral to our working lives. - Being dedicated and accountable in all our undertakings.
Provide a safe, ordered school environment that will be characterised by: - Fair treatment and respect for others and others' property. - A school where communications are open and where people feel listened to and involved. - A spirit of partnership whereby the whole school community: students, school staff, Board of Management and parents work together towards common goals. - Collegiality being the hallmark of the relationship between management and staff. - Respect for our physical environment and proactive in protecting it.
We all want a school that our students, parents, staff and management are proud of, committed to and where all have an opportunity to contribute, learn and grow. We wish for Caherline National School to be a happy, welcoming community that values all students equally, a place where learning is fun and exciting, and nurtures the gifts in every learner.