Star of The Sea School .::. Special Character

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Special Character

The Special Character of a Catholic School is defined in the Integration Agreement as follows:-
"The school is a Roman Catholic School in which the whole school community, through the general school programme and in its religious instructions and observances, exercises the right to live and teach the values of Jesus Christ." These values are as expressed in the Scriptures and in the practices, worship and doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church, as determined from time to time by the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese.

By fostering these ideals, a Christian Living Community will be developed.

The heart of a Catholic School and the reason for its existence is its Special Character. It permeates the social and academic learning environment. It is also reflected in the;
* Religious Education programme
* daily prayer
* Christ centred approach to all activities
* relationships with peers, parents, community and agencies
* relationship with the Parish
* participation in the Eucharist and liturgies
* spiritual environment
* reception of the Sacraments

….. so that we develop as a faith community of love and compassion in an environment of Christian values.

Philosophy

Education is a partnership between home and school in developing a child's potential by;
* identifying individual need
* challenging the able
* supporting the needy
* encouraging learning
* enhancing self esteem
* providing a stimulating environment
* open communication
* introducing fitness and sporting activities
* refining motor co-ordination
* increasing social interaction skills
* caring and sharing

which together create a social and academic attitude that values the importance of learning.

Contacts
Director of Religious Studies
Marie Dawson

Special character subcommittee
Andrea Harris
Fr Terry Montgomery
Barney Culloty
Noel Saunders
Ken McKay
Marie Dawson

Parish Priest

Fr Terry Montgomery

Assistant Priest
Fr Sam Pulanco

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