• An extensive range of curriculum experiences, is designed to meet the specific needs of the emerging adolescent.
• We focus on the person and develop programmes around the needs, level of development and potential each individual exhibits.
• Our approach is designed to enhance the transition between primary and secondary schooling.
• In the middle - we make a difference.

• Smaller class sizes.  We are committed to maintaining low student teacher ratios.
• A strong home room system where students spend most of their day with one teacher.
• Specialist teaching in Technology (Materials and Food), the Arts (Drama, Music and Visual Art), Physical Education and Information Technology.
• A Skills for Adolescence programme that focuses on issues specific to the pre-adolescent student.
• Students compete against themselves rather than against their class mates.
• Regular goal setting and reporting to parents culminating in a full written report at the end for the year.
• Provision of a safe, positive learning environment.
• Learner centred programmes that build upon the learning level and pace unique to each individual.
• Classes are carefully constructed to match students with students and students with teachers.
• Expanded education outside the classroom experiences.
• Regular access to technology as a tool for learning.

• Highly developed literacy and numeracy skills
• An ability to think critically and creatively
  
• A capacity to adapt to change
  
• Self motivation with independence of thought and action
  
• A sense of personal and social responsibility
  
• Respect for other people
  
• An openness to life long learning
  
• The courage to set high standards
  
• Confidence in oneself to take up the challenges
  
• To develop leadership potential and enhance peer support skills
  

"The high level of support for students is a feature of the school. Guidance and counselling systems are in place".  "Support for students with behavioural challenges is carried out in a positive and supportive way".       ERO