ABOUT US
Our Ethos
Rathmore Primary School seeks to be a vibrant, caring community dedicated to the development of each pupil.
Through a culture of high expectation, pupils will learn the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need to realise their full potential, excelling now and in the future.
Together we are committed to fostering independence and responsibility, individually and collectively.
At Rathmore, we are committed to:
- Creating a caring and vibrant learning community
- Raising children’s standards in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT
- Engaging with parents and our community
- High expectations for all
Our Ethos
Rathmore Primary School seeks to be a vibrant, caring community dedicated to the development of each pupil.
Through a culture of high expectation, pupils will learn the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need to realise their full potential, excelling now and in the future.
Together we are committed to fostering independence and responsibility, individually and collectively.
At Rathmore, we are committed to:
- Creating a caring and vibrant learning community
- Raising children’s standards in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT
- Engaging with parents and our community
- High expectations for all
As a controlled school, our core values are Christian and are taught through RE, Personal Development Programmes and our weekly assembly.
They are:
- Uniqueness
- Respect
- Kindness
- Empathy
- Self-Control
- Honesty
- Forgiveness
- Contentment
- Commitment
- Self Esteem
School Organisation
Rathmore Primary School is a controlled school within the South Eastern Region of the Education Authority. It has a Nursery which accommodates 52 pre-school children. Responsibility for Rathmore’s running lies with the Board of Governors, consisting of representatives from business, the local churches, parents and staff.
The Principal, Mrs JM Hardy, and the Senior Leadership Team, effectively manage the school’s resources and lead the staff on a day-to-day basis.
The school is made up of 22 full-time teachers, with additional part-time teachers and classroom assistants that cater for over 600 pupils.
Key Stage Leaders, Year Group Leaders and Subject Leaders ensure that a balanced curriculum is effectively delivered throughout the school.
Set in Bangor West, Rathmore Primary School has been providing the community with an excellent schooling option since 1971, a tradition that is built upon the partnership of
parents and school.
Its 23 classrooms are all equipped with interactive whiteboards, and with a computer suite, a purpose built gym and assembly hall, it has the facilities to prepare our pupils with an education that will serve them well in the future.
Outside, our pupils have an abundance of space to use. With both our large playgrounds that contain specialist play equipment, an outdoor classroom, designated outdoor play
areas to facilitate learning, our sensory garden and sports’ field, we have the opportunity to provide learning outside as well as inside.
