Introductory Statement
Maria Auxiliatrix operates under the Rules for National Schools, The Education Act (1998), The Education Welfare Act (2000), enacted sections of The Education of Persons with Special Education Needs Act (2004), all relevant equality legislation and Department of Education and Skills (DES) Circulars.
School Name: Maria Auxiliatrix
School Roll Number: 17671S
School Address: Fernbank, North Circular Rd.,Limerick
Telephone No.: 061-455442
Denominational Character: Catholic
Name of Patron: Bishop of Limerick
Total No. of Teachers: 13
Range of Classes Taught: 2nd to 6th class
Gender Orientation of School: Female
Ethos
The Salesian Primary School is a Catholic School in the Salesian tradition.
It caters for girls from Second Class to Sixth Class.
We belong to a vast network of Salesian Schools spanning the globe and originally founded by St. John Bosco for the education of young people.
Our Vision Statement forms the basis for our Admissions/Enrolment Policy –
“In an atmosphere of openness and acceptance
We, the school community,
Seek to create a person-centred environment,
Where each one is valued and respected.
Where talents and abilities are recognised
and nurtured.
Where on-going challenges and needs
are responded to in a positive
and energetic way.
Where a response to contemporary needs
is inspired by the vision and dynamic approach of
St. John Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello.
Our school is an inclusive school and caters for children of all abilities.
There are a total of 13 Teachers on the Staff including the Principal, 2 Learning Support/Resource Teachers and 1 Language Support Teacher. Special Needs Assistants are assigned to the school by the Department of Education and Science to enable the inclusion and support of children with Special Educational Needs.
Salesian Primary School operates under the Rules for National Schools and Department Circulars and is funded by grants. Staff are resourced by the Department of Education & Skills. The school is subject to the Education Act (1998), The Education Welfare Act (2000), The Education for the Persons with Special Education Needs Act (2004), equality law and all other relevant legislation.
We follow the curricular programmes laid down by the Department of Education & Skills.
Key Principles
Our Enrolment Policy is based on the Key Principles of inclusiveness, equality, parental choice, respect for diversity.
Children will not be discriminated against on the grounds of:
– language/accent
– status
– religious/political beliefs and values
– ethnicity
– family or social circumstances
– special education/behavioural needs
– disability
Each child will be enabled to experience a sense of belonging within the school, together with a sense of achievement in their work and a pride in their personal development.
Application Procedure.
- A Registration Form can be downloaded here
A meeting for Parents of new entrants will be held each year during the first week of June. Formal registration will take place at this meeting.
Children enrolled in the Salesian Primary School are required to co-operate with and support the school’s Code of Behaviour as well as all other Policies.
- Parents/Guardians are responsible for ensuring that their child(ren) co-operate with these policies in an age-appropriate way. A copy of the Code of Behaviour and a copy of the Ethos Statement will be issued to all parents and each parent will be requested to sign an undertaking to uphold the school Code of Behaviour.
(The complete Enrolment Policy is available on request)