Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS

Ferrybank, Waterford

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Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS, Ferrybank | 2017 | Ph. No: +353 51 832984
Mission Statement

Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS is a Catholic Primary School for girls. Our school is committed to fostering the development of the whole person, in partnership with parents and guided by Christian values and principles, in an environment that is happy, caring and enriching.

A School Creed
This is our school.
Let peace dwell here,
Let the rooms be full of contentment,
Let love abide here,
Love of one another,
Love of mankind,
Love of life itself,
And love of God.
Let us remember
That, as many hands build a house,
So many hearts make a school.

Traditional (Source: The Works 2 – B. Moses and P. Corbett – Macmillan)

Curriculum

Our School Plan for teaching and learning is derived from The Revised Primary School Curriculum (Curaclam na Bunscoile), which was implemented by the Department of Education and Skills in 1999.

It consists of the following subjects:

  • Languages
    • English, Gaeilge
  • Mathematics
  • Social, Environmental and Scientific Education (SESE)
    • History, Geography and Science
  • Arts Education
    • Visual Arts, Music, Drama
  • Physical Education
  • Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
    • Relationships and Sexuality Education, The Stay Safe Programme, Walk Tall
  • Religious Education

All of these subject areas are taught from Junior Infants to Sixth Class.

Each teacher draws up a Yearly Plan for the children in her/his care. Every fortnight, teachers develop a Short Term plan from the Yearly Plan and at the end of every month, teachers report on progress to the Principal.

If you would like more information on the Revised Primary School Curriculum, please go to www.curriculumonline.ie