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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1543235201070{background-image: url(http:\/\/testingmoatecs.comwordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/videobg.jpg?id=1070) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color=”blue” spacing=”2″ active_section=”1″ no_fill=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Mission Statement” tab_id=”1541085852780-7e1d4275-90ef”][vc_column_text]Our school is characterised by an atmosphere of respect. This is at the heart of our school ethos. Respect manifests itself in our attitude towards one another in the school, in the community and in the environment in which we live and work. We endeavour to help each individual reach his\/her full potential by promoting the formation of the whole person. We provide an education which empowers young men and women to put their Christian beliefs and values into practice. As a Community School we strive to provide an educational environment which serves the needs and aspirations of the entire local community. \u2018N\u00ed neart go cur le ch\u00e9ile\u2019.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Vision Statement for Moate Community School” tab_id=”1541085852787-ba574a9a-c432″][vc_column_text]We, the Trustees of Moate Community School, envisage a school based on a Christian community of faith, providing a secure environment for learning and teaching, which is conducive to the holistic development of the whole school community. The ambience will be open, supportive and welcoming, where students, teachers and support staff feel a sense of belonging, and parents are active partners in the education of their children.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Trustees Goals” tab_id=”1541086187598-8bfc34f8-0fb9″][vc_column_text]We, the Trustees of Moate Community School, endorse, support and entrust this clear Vision Statement to the Board of Management and we fully support the process undertaken by the Principal and staff in their efforts to create a School Plan involving all the partners in the school. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Board of Management Goals” tab_id=”1541086233934-9d18c82c-762b”][vc_column_text]We, the members of the Board of Management, will make ourselves available at all times to manage all the resources of the school so that we can help the school community reach the goals outlined by the Trustees in the Vision Statement. We will support the Principal and all the partners in the development of the School Plan. We will endeavour to adjust courses and training programmes to meet the ever-changing demands of the work place. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Day to Day Management of the School” tab_id=”1541086284633-51bb3c80-e000″][vc_column_text]Main Office <\/span>Clerical Officers: <\/span><\/i>Margaret Lynch <\/span>Finnuala Bracken <\/span><\/p>\n

Opening Hours: <\/i><\/strong>8.45am \u2013 4.00pm <\/span><\/p>\n

All visitors including parents are required to report to the school office. This procedure is necessary in the interests of Health & Safety. <\/span><\/p>\n

Telephone Number: <\/i><\/strong>090 6481350 \/ 090 6481864 <\/span><\/p>\n

Fax Number: <\/i><\/strong>090 6482133 <\/span><\/p>\n

Website: <\/i><\/strong>www.moatecs.com <\/span><\/p>\n

Email:<\/strong> <\/span><\/i>mcsadmin@eircom.net <\/span><\/p>\n

Twitter: <\/i><\/strong>@moatecs <\/span><\/p>\n

Making an Appointment <\/strong>Meeting with Principal\/ Deputy<\/strong> Principals\/Yearheads\/Teachers <\/span><\/i>The Principal \/ Deputy Principals \/ Yearheads \/ Teachers are available for meeting by appointment. If you wish to request a meeting with them please phone the school office and leave your name as well as the general reason for the meeting. <\/span>Please note: <\/span><\/i>The first point of contact with the school regarding your son\/daughter is the Yearhead concerned. <\/span><\/p>\n

Meetings:<\/strong> There must be a clear understanding by all parties attending any meeting that the purpose of every meeting is to bring about a resolution of issues raised and therefore every meeting should be conducted in a cordial and courteous climate. <\/span><\/p>\n

Parent\u2019s Responsibilities:<\/strong> It is important that parents are aware that they have the primary responsibility for the education of their own children. Article 42.1 of the Constitution states \u2018that the primary and natural educators of the child is the family\u2019 and that \u2018it is the duty of the parents to provide for the education of their children\u2019. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”School Policies” tab_id=”1541086347513-e7a6e5a1-d5e5″][vc_column_text]The following is a list of policies relevant to parents: <\/span><\/i>All school policies are available on the school Web page \u2013 www.moatecs.com <\/span><\/p>\n