Introduction

St. Aidan's C.B.S. is a Voluntary Catholic Secondary School for boys operating under the Trusteeship of the Irish Christian Brothers. As such it supports the Religious and Educational Philosophy of its Founder Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to give students, in an atmosphere of mutual care and respect, an appreciation of life as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve their full potential with others in accordance with Christian values.

The school is managed by a Board of Management, is funded by the Department of Education and Science and operates within the guidelines set down from time to time by that Department. The school has a very active Parents' Association and a strong Students' Council.

St. Aidan's C.B.S. aims with the resources available, to provide the best possible environment in order to cater for the cultural, educational, moral, physical, religious, social, linguistic, and spiritual values and traditions of all students. We show special concern for the disadvantaged and we make every effort to ensure that the uniqueness and dignity of each person is respected, and responded to, especially through the pastoral care system in the school.

Working together as a school community, the Board of Management, parents, staff and students, aim to provide an environment which will allow each student to develop intellectually, physically, morally, socially and spiritually so as they will be able to fulfil their role in society.

Within the context of the Department of Education and Science regulations and programes, the rights of the Trustees/Board of Management as set out in the Education Act 1998 (Section 15 (1), (2)), and the funding and resources available, the school supports the following principles:

• Inclusiveness, particularly with reference to the enrolment of the students with a disability or other special educational needs.
• Equality with respect to maximum access and participation in the school.
• Parental choice in relation to choice of school, having regard for the characteristic spirit of the school.
• Respect for the diversity of beliefs, languages, traditions and ways of life in society.

St. Aidan's C.B.S. Admissions Policy welcomes all students for whom the school can provide an adequate education. The school aims to provide an integrated and inclusive education.

Each year the Board of Management may have to decide in advance the number of first Year students for whom the school can provide an appropriate education, having regard to the facilities, personnel, plant and resources.

St Aidan's CBS, Collins Ave., Whitehall, Dublin 9 | Tel. 01 8377587 | Copyright © 2004-2006