Mission, Vision and Aims
Nicker National School is a Roman Catholic, Co-Educational, Primary school, situated just outside the village of Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick.
As such, our school aims at promoting the full and harmonious development of all aspects of the pupil: intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual, including a living relationship with God and with other people.
The Catholic School provides Religious Education for the pupils in accordance with the doctrines, practices and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and promotes the formation of the pupils in the Catholic Faith.
Christian values and beliefs are the basis for providing a happy learning and teaching environment. Every effort is made by the teaching staff to nurture the self-esteem of all the children in their care. The intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical, social, aesthetic and academic well being of the children is promoted according to Christian beliefs. Self respect, respect for others, and respect for the environment are of paramount importance and are encouraged at all times. Children are encouraged to work to the best of their ability and are given opportunities to participate in school activities.
The school is a very important institution in the community and every effort is made to encourage involvement by the community in school activities and to give the children a sense of participation in their immediate environment. This understanding will further ensure that children acquire an appreciation of their Local, National and European heritage and identity
Nicker NS is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all areas of education. Our aim is to generate and maintain an inclusive climate of learning within which every pupil is enabled to develop and fulfil their own unique potential.
Our school Ethos seeks to enable pupils to learn to think independently, to tolerate and value diversity, to respect and value themselves and others, and to be responsible members of society.
We aspire to fulfil this commitment by fostering an atmosphere of respect, understanding, and encouragement between all who teach, work and learn in Nicker NS, so that the development and contribution of every individual can be acknowledged, and all can work together to benefit personal growth and the common good.
Our school encourages the involvement of parents through regular home-school contact (School Website, newsletters and text-a- Parent) and through the involvement and commitment of the Parents’ Association.
Nicker National School strives to provide a learning environment which is safe, secure and conducive to learning by working together in the spirit of co-operation and well being, where the intellectual, spiritual, physical, aesthetic, moral and cultural needs of our pupils are identified and addressed and where their talents are nurtured in a meaningful and celebratory manner.
Nicker National school, a Co-Educational, Roman Catholic, Primary school gives due recognition to children of all other religious beliefs, and to those with none.
We aim to provide an appropriate, stimulating and holistic education for all of our pupils. We strive to instill in our pupils and the wider community an interest and appreciation of our language, music, culture, sport, history and heritage.
Nicker NS seeks to enhance the self-esteem of all in the school community, to imbue in the pupils respect for themselves, for other people, property, and to encourage the development of personal responsibility, independent thinking and moral judgement. We aim to prepare our pupils for their place in a modern multicultural society by actively promoting equality and by celebrating diversity.
We strive to promote, both individually and collectively, the professional and personal development of teachers through ongoing effective communication, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and regular staff consultation/meetings.