St. Patrick's
Academy, founded in 1985, is a private Catholic
independent fee paying second level school which
provides full-time education for day students.
We provide boarding facilities for boys. Girls
are accommodated with local families. The school
was founded as a student-friendly place where
young people can learn and grow academically,
spiritually and physically in a safe, caring,
environment. The school is situated in a most
picturesque setting among trees and woodland in
the shadow of Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh
Patrick. The surroundings lend themselves to a
most tranquil atmosphere which in turn helps our
students to benefit from a stress-free
environment.
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The motto of the school is
'IN DEO CONFIDIMUS' which means "In God we
Trust". The religious aspect of our school is
very central to our teaching. We translate our
love of God into a positive love of neighbour
approach. Kindness is the key to our success. We
treat our students kindly, respecting their
personal dignity and they in respond in like
manner, because they know we genuinely care for
each and everyone of them. This results in a
happy, family-like atmosphere which enables our
students to give of their best.
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The school has a clear Catholic identity
with a religion curriculum based on the
Catechism and the authentic Magesterium.
Character formation and personal spiritual
development with high academic standards are our
primary objectives. We provide a well-balanced
education based on an assessment of each
student's abilities and particular needs. Every
effort is made to personalise the course of
study to the individual pupil. The school has a
principal and fully qualified teachers as well
as secretarial and maintenance staff. The
Academy is proud of its success in helping
students overcome any emotional or educational
difficulties they may have. |
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