Vision and Values

Our vision and values sit at the heart of everything we do. They shape our teaching and learning, guide our relationships, and create an environment where pupils grow into confident, well‑behaved, happy learners and responsible citizens.

Over the past 12 months, we have listened carefully to our pupils, staff, parents, and governors to shape a renewed Vision and set of Values that truly reflect who we are today—and who we aspire to be in the future. These principles capture the ethos of our school and will continue to guide us as we move forward together.

“Belong, Believe, Achieve – Making a Difference Together!”

Our school’s vision has four core principles that guide all we strive to achieve.

Vision Statement

At St Patrick's and St Brigid's Primary School, we strive to create a welcoming, safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is valued, celebrated, and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We inspire a love of learning, foster responsibility, faith and respect, and empower our pupils to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

‘Belong’ - We strive to create an inclusive and high-quality learning environment that promotes curiosity, creativity and resilience, embedding inclusive practices that ensure every child feels safe, valued and supported. 

‘Believe’ - We nurture confidence and faith in each child’s ability, promoting faith-based values and respect for diversity in all aspects of school life.

‘Achieve’ - We prepare our pupils with the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to thrive in a changing world and to contribute positively to society. 

‘Making a Difference Together’ - We work together with our whole school community to make a positive difference, preparing pupils with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to thrive in a changing world and contribute positively to society.

Our 'new' school building

Our school was established in 1991 as the result of the amalgamation of St Brigid's Girls' Primary School and St Patrick's Boys' Primary School.  Our new school building was opened durning the school year 2010/11 following the demolition of the 2 existing split-sites on Moyle Road. This new fully furnished school has been built to meet the needs of 21st century education, with  ICT hardware and supporting software upgraded in 2014.

As Ballycastle is a seaside town the school was designed upon a nautical theme with windows resembling portholes, wall clading representing the sails of yachts, 6 roof sunlights in the shape of ship funnels and some classroom windows in the unique shape of the bows of boats.

The school also has extensive grounds with a full size playing field, playgrounds for different age groups, outdoor environmental areas particularly our bespoke garden area, large play equipment, carparking and school bus stops directly outside the school gate.

The design inside the school and Nursery Unit includes 4 distinct teaching areas, Nursery Unit (Pre-school), Foundation (P1 & P2), Key Stage 1 (P3 & P4) and Key Stage 2 (P5, P6 & P7).  All of these areas have Special Educational Needs small group rooms and access to the school and classrooms meets the 'Special Educational Needs Disability Order' requirements.  

Bright and airy classrooms are fully furnished with inter-active white boards in every room, computers, storage areas, resource areas where children can work individually or in groups. All furniture is 'age' appropriate and has been chosen to accomodate to-day's education classroom organisation, learning & teaching methods.  Every classroom has its own cloakroom and toilet area, with a number accomodating 'disabled' furniture fittings and access.

The school also has a number of support areas including a large library room, assembly/P.Ed hall, kitchen and canteen, office blocks and outdoor 'soft' play areas.

The nursery unit is designed to meet the needs of the pre-school curriculum with an outside 'soft play area' as well as an 'open planned' classroom, nursery toilets, quiet room, parent/staff room, kitchen and access to many of the primary school's facilities.

St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School & Nursery Unit is a very welcoming, child friendly environment with carefully designed features to encourage and support children's learning and education al all levels, for years to come! 

Why not arrange a visit if you have not already done so and have a look for yourself - See contact details on our 'Home Page'