“Trí fhoghlaim, saoirse”
(Through learning, freedom)
Our school motto captures the vision we hold for our students and their futures. We strive to empower each student to develop the confidence, knowledge and independence needed to pursue their hopes, dreams, and aspirations. Our aim is to support young people in growing towards maturity, enabling them to make informed and thoughtful choices that lead to fulfilling careers, meaningful work, and rich personal lives.
At St Michael’s Community College, we are committed to developing the values, attitudes and skills that support students in becoming self-aware, independent-thinking young adults. We encourage our students to take responsibility for their learning, to make positive choices, and to engage fully in their own personal and educational development.
We foster the core values of integrity, respect for self and others, care for the wellbeing of self and others, personal responsibility, and contribution to the community. Our students are supported throughout, with kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, within clearly explained and understood boundaries.
We are committed to continually improving what we do. As a school, we take time to reflect, to listen and to learn, and we use this to make informed, measured improvements that benefit our students. We work consistently to ensure that our school continues to grow and develop in a thoughtful and purposeful way.
Our teachers are a dedicated and experienced team who engage in ongoing professional development and continually reflect on their practice. This work is shaped by a clear understanding of the community we serve here in West Clare, and the need to prepare our students well for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
They are committed to meeting the changing needs of their students, helping them to grow in confidence and independence. Whether their future lies close to home or further afield, our focus is on ensuring that they feel capable, confident, and well self-assured when they leave our school.
St Michael’s Community College has a long-established tradition of providing high-quality, inclusive education. We are proud of this legacy and remain fully committed to continuing this work for the benefit of our students and community.
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Helena Keane
Principal
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Damian Duggan
Deputy Principal
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“The teaching team is a key strength; it presents as diligent and collaborative
with a strong commitment to students’ welfare.”
“There is a high level of dedication to the care and welfare of students;
this was strongly endorsed by students during the evaluation.”
DES Whole school Inspection Report 2015