A Community National School (CNS) is the only state-owned model of National School under the patronage of ETBs.
Community National Schools are child-centred, multidenominational, publicly-accountable schools which strive to provide high quality education
A Community National School (CNS) is the only state-owned model of National School under the patronage of ETBs.
Community National Schools are child-centred, multidenominational, publicly-accountable schools which strive to provide high quality education for every child.
A Community National School operates in the spirit of partnership between the patron, teachers, students, parents and the wider community served by the school.
A significant aspect of the model is its unique ‘ethos’ or ‘characteristic spirit’.
The Community National School characteristic spirit is centred around four core values.
Excellence in Education
In terms of ‘Excellence in Education’ your child will:
- Be provided with a child-centred education that caters for their intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual needs
- Have the highest calibre of teacher who will challenge them at their level and guide their learning in a manner appropriate to their individual needs
- Experience the curriculum in the most innovative, stimulating ways to enhance their love of learning
- Be in an environment that nurtures their well-being and personal development
In terms of ‘Multidenominational’ your child will:
- Experience the ‘Goodness Me, Goodness You!’ (GMGY) curriculum which is a multi-belief and values education curriculum.
- Deepen their understanding of their own family’s religion or beliefs with the help of their teacher and parents in an environment th