Mission and Ethos
The central purpose of the Ardscoil na Tríonóide school community is to foster the moral, intellectual, physical, religious, and social growth of each student, bringing to life the vision of Venerable Catherine McAuley and Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice. We strive to create an atmosphere of Christian care and concern where students can mature and pursue excellence in all aspects of life.
Our school is guided by the principles of partnership, accountability, transparency, inclusion, and respect. We nurture a strong sense of social justice and aim to make the educational experience happy, creative, and fulfilling for every individual in a safe, supportive environment.
We recognise parents as the primary educators of their children. In Religious Education we encourage parents to take responsibility for the faith formation of their children and to support the school’s Religious Education policy.
Faith formation is a shared responsibility of the whole school community, not solely the Religious Education teacher. In line with our Catholic ethos, we promote the spiritual, moral, and social development of students in an atmosphere of mutual respect that values each young person at every level.
Pastoral Care
At Ardscoil na Tríonóide, we understand pastoral care ‘as an approach to education that values and develops every member of the school community’ (IAPCE). It is grounded in nurturing the quality of relationships and engaging all school policies, processes, and programmes to support the holistic development of our students.
Pastoral care is a shared commitment, involving Subject Teachers, Class Tutors, Year Heads, Guidance Counsellors, Special Educational Needs Team, Special Needs Assistants, Ancillary Staff, the School Nurse, the Deputy Principals, and the Principal.