Principal’s Address to Parents of Incoming First Years
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
Thank you for choosing Saint David’s for your child. We welcome you to the large school family which comprises of the teachers, pupils and parent(s)/guardian(s) of Saint David’s. Our hope is that while your child is with us that he/she will develop into a mature, happy, responsible young adult who is prepared to face the future with confidence.
The school acknowledges that parent(s)/guardian(s) are the primary educators; as a professional body of teachers, the staff of Saint David’s works in co-operation with the student and the home to help each individual pupil to reach his/her potential.
We view education as the development of the whole child – attention/emphasis is placed not just on the intellectual development but also on the pupil’s physical, social and spiritual development.
Each student is a unique individual with special gifts and talents – we hope that with motivation, encouragement and hard work that all our students will discover their individual talents.
All we strive to achieve is carried out under the guidance of a Catholic ethos. A concern for those less fortunate than ourselves is promoted within the school. Respect for each individual within the school community is also a core value within Saint David’s.
One of our core beliefs about academic success is that hard work, determination and consistent effort are key elements in achieving success; all of the above is only possible within a firm but fair code of discipline..
We are proud of our students and no doubt your child will make a significant contribution to Saint David’s.
I look forward to meeting you this Summer when I will answer any questions which you may have and where I will have the opportunity to explain in greater detail the structures which operate in the school.
“Success nourishes them. They can because they think they can”. Virgil, “The Aeneid”.
Mary O’Doherty
Principal.