St Mary’s National School, Edgeworthstown is a Roman Catholic Primary School (established in connection with the Minister for Education Ms Helen McEntee, T.D.) and under the patronage of the Most Reverend Dr Paul Connell, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois.

Our school aims at promoting the full and harmonious development of all aspects of the person of the pupil: intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual, including a living relationship with God and with other people.

We model and promote a philosophy of life inspired by belief in God and in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Our school provides religious education for the pupils in accordance with the doctrines, practices and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church and promotes the formation of the pupils in the Catholic Faith.

St Mary’s National School is a Catholic school that promotes Christian values and is committed to the holistic development of both pupils and staff.

We endeavour to provide a happy, caring and safe environment where respect for both people and the environment is central, thus enabling the children to strive, with confidence, towards their full potential.

St Mary’s National School endeavours to recognize, develop and appreciate the dignity and uniqueness of each child in an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. This will be facilitated through the promotion of a positive self-image and the development of a love of learning.

We envisage that this process will take place in an environment which is safe, happy and secure for both pupils and staff. Day-to-day interactions with the school community will reflect Christian values and instil respect for all creation.

In our school we recognise the importance of co-operation among our children, staff, parents and Board of Management. We appreciate the value of the inter-relationship between the school and the wider community.

Compassion

Humility

Wisdom

Hope

Thankfulness

Justice

Creativity

Peace

Endurance

Forgiveness

Generosity

Service

Friendship

Truthfulness

Koinonia