Mission Statement and Ethos
Our Mission Statement
St. John the Evangelist N.S. is a co-educational, Catholic Primary School which promotes the full and harmonious development of all children, including intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual development.
In our school we are committed to the holistic development of all pupils, preparing them to reach their full potential and to play a full and active role in their community. Our school is an inclusive, multi cultural school that cherishes all children equally. We provide a safe and happy environment for all children. All our children have a right to an education which is appropriate to them as individuals. We endeavour to nurture each child to develop their full potential in an environment where they are valued.
We recognise the role of parents as the primary educators of their children. We recognise the value of strong home school relationships and are committed to the full development of these relationships.
We have a school staff who are committed to providing education of the highest standard to all children in our school. We aim for excellence in all aspects of school life.
Background
It opened in 2007 as part of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone with 57 pupils and 4 teachers. It has expanded to over 400 pupils and 26 teachers for the current year 23/24.
The Principal is Mr. James Carroll and the Deputy Principal is Mrs. Siobhán McDonagh.
The chairperson of the Board of Management is Rose O' Driscoll.
Class allocations
The following are the teachers and classes for September 2023/2024
Junior Infants: Ms. Buckley
Junior Infants: Ms. McGowan
Senior Infants: Ms Donegan (previously Ms. Mc Gowan)
Senior infants: Ms Mc Donald (previously Ms Murphy)
1st class: Ms. Downing (previously Ms. Donegan)
1st class: Mr. Quinn (previously Ms. McDonald)
2nd class: Ms. Á. Coyle (previously Ms. Breen)
2nd class: Mr. Prior (previously Ms. Mulrooney)
3rd class: Ms. Bruen (previously Mr Forde)
3rd class: Ms. S. Keogh (previously Ms Downing)
4th class: Ms. Crowley (previously Ms Bruen)
4th class: Ms. C McDonagh (previously Mr. Casey)
5th class: Mr. Forde (previously Mr. O' Mahony)
5th class: Ms. Barry (previously Ms. Á. Coyle )
6th class: Ms. O' Malley (previously Ms Barry)
6th class: Mr. Devane (previously Mr Prior)
Room 7: Mr. Casey (Lead) and TBC
Support teachers: Mrs McDonagh, Ms Walsh, Ms A Keogh, Ms Gildea, Ms McGeown, Mrs.Dalton, Ms Mc Sweeney, Ms. Carroll, Ms. Malone, Ms. Staines, Ms. Healy, Ms. McGrath, Ms. Hughes, Mrs. Moroney, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Doyle
Principal: Mr. Carroll