Catholic patrons today welcome the announcement of a survey on primary school choice launched by the Department of Education and Youth.
According to Marie Griffin, chairperson of the Catholic Education Partnership, “The choice of school ethos, and how it can fully realise the potential of each child, is of paramount concern to parents. Catholic education is about nurturing the whole child – mind, body, and spirit – in an environment where every child is valued and included.
“We encourage all members of school communities, who are eligible to respond to the Department’s survey, to do so. It is important that all those who wish for a Catholic and sacramental education for their children, and those who wish for a multi-denominational education, to make their wishes known so that proper planning for future educational provision can take place.
“Throughout Ireland, Catholic schools are rooted in their communities, providing a holistic, inclusive and values-rich education based on the long and global tradition of faith and spirituality. Catholic primary schools currently educate 480,000 children in the State, and over sixty million pupils worldwide. Our schools also prepare children, within the school day, for the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation.”
Marie Griffin concluded, “Looking to the future, Catholic patrons look forward to working with the Department of Education and Youth, school and communities, when the survey is completed.”
- The Catholic education patrons comprise the bishop of each individual diocese. For more information on Catholic education in Ireland, please visit the Catholic Education Partnership HERE
- To participate in the ‘The Primary School Survey’, commissioned by the Department of Education and Youth, please visit HERE