We, the pupils, parents and staff of Castleknock
Community College, strive for excellence in a caring and supportive
environment. Growing and
developing through co-operation will enable all to realise their full
potential.
Educational Aims
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To enable and encourage the full growth and
development of each student intellectually, creatively, physically,
morally and socially.
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To create a caring, safe and supportive environment
in which each student will have the opportunity to fully develop
her/his aptitudes and talents.
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To promote gender equity, self-awareness and
responsible attitudes on personal relationships, while encouraging
dignity and respect in all our endeavours.
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To foster consultation and the involvement of
parents in the development of school policies, and its social and
recreational activities.
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To engender feelings of self-esteem and the creation
of sensitive, caring and politically aware members of society.
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To create opportunities for parents and other adults
to further their academic or social education by the provision of a
community education programme.
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To aspire towards excellence in all areas of work
and involvement, thus promoting an image and a reputation for our
college, which will command the respect and the pride of the
community.
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To be true to our motto "Mol an Oige and Tiocfaidh
Si" and thus instil a feeling of self-esteem within all students.
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To provide a pastoral care programme that is central
to the life of the college.
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To provide for the cultural and aesthetic needs of
the community through the arts.
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