Ballycar National School, Ballycar, Co Clare

Ethos

Our beloved Grandparents
Our beloved Grandparents
 
Fr. Albert O'Donnell and the pupils of Ballycar N.S after receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Fr. Albert O'Donnell and the pupils of Ballycar N.S after receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation
 
Grandparents Day Art made with love
Grandparents Day Art made with love
 
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
 
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
 
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
 
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
 
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
 
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
 
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
 
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
 
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
 
First Communion Day
First Communion Day
 
Celebrating our Grandparents through Art and Writing
Celebrating our Grandparents through Art and Writing
 
Catholic Schools Week Grandparents Day
Catholic Schools Week Grandparents Day
 
Saint Luightern Projects
Saint Luightern Projects
 
Feast Day of Saint Luightern, Patron Saint of Ballycar N.S celebrated by visiting Fenloe
Feast Day of Saint Luightern, Patron Saint of Ballycar N.S celebrated by visiting Fenloe
 
A visit to Fenloe
A visit to Fenloe
 
Prayer for First Holy Communion
Prayer for First Holy Communion
 
Fr. Michael Collins presents Certificates for Sacrament of Reconciliation
Fr. Michael Collins presents Certificates for Sacrament of Reconciliation
 
Confession Day
Confession Day
 
Bishop Fintan Monahan and Diocesan Inspector Joe Searson visit our school
Bishop Fintan Monahan and Diocesan Inspector Joe Searson visit our school
 
Mr. Dillon and Bishop Fintan Monahan
Mr. Dillon and Bishop Fintan Monahan
 
Confirmation Day
Confirmation Day
 

The ethos of our school is Catholic education, which transmits a philosophy of life inspired by belief in God and in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The school recognises the dignity and value of each person made in the image and likeness of God.  Prayer is a feature of every school day.  Modules of the Grow in Love Religious Programme supplement the children's religious education in the home.  The school's code of behaviour reflects the Christian values promoted within the school, with an emphasis on forgiveness, reconciliation, new beginning and hope. 
The children, in being prepared for their Sacrament of Reconciliation, the sacrament of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Confirmation, are accompanied by the faith presence of the staff and the support of the local community.  While the parents and godparents are the first educators of the child in the ways of faith, the teachers and the other pupils in the school provide other opportunities to reflect on the richness of the Catholic heritage. 

Visits by the local clergy and celebrations of Mass and prayer services with various groups assist in this respect.  While the ethos of the school is Catholic, there is due respect and recognition for all religions.