Welcome to St Patrick’s Primary School, Belfast

It is with great pride and pleasure, as Principal of St Patrick’s Primary School, that I welcome you to our website and invite you to learn more about our vibrant, inclusive school community.

St Patrick’s is a progressive and innovative Catholic maintained primary school under the Trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust Northern Ireland, working in close partnership with the Parish of St Patrick. Together with our parents, governors, staff and wider community, we recognise that education is a shared responsibility, built on strong relationships and a commitment to ensuring every child reaches their full potential.

At St Patrick’s, we live by our school motto: Dream, Believe, Achieve. We are committed to providing the highest quality teaching and learning experiences through a broad and balanced curriculum that develops both academic success and the Thinking Skills children need to thrive in an ever-changing world. We encourage our pupils to be curious, resilient and creative learners who are confident in tackling challenges and achieving their goals.

Inclusion lies at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to welcome and celebrate children from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We strive to create an environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported, and where learning is adapted to meet individual needs, interests and strengths.

As an Edmund Rice school, we are inspired by Gospel values of faith, respect, compassion and service. Guided by the belief that “the seed will grow”, we nurture the unique gifts and talents of every child, helping them develop not only as successful learners but also as caring, responsible citizens who can make a positive contribution to society.

At St Patrick’s, we are proud of our caring atmosphere, high expectations and strong sense of community. We believe that children learn best when they are happy, supported and inspired, and we work hard every day to ensure that this is the experience of every child entrusted to our care.

I warmly invite you to visit our school and experience firsthand the warmth, enthusiasm and ambition that make St Patrick’s such a special place to learn and grow. Our doors are always open, and a friendly welcome awaits you.

Mrs Róisín Lennon
Principal