Aims & Objectives

Slemish College in partnership with parents and building on the good foundation of primary education, aims to enable each student to develop personally, socially and academically through active and challenging learning experiences which emphasise individual success and high expectations.

Personal Aims

• develop a whole school awareness of the equal worth of each individual, including students, parents and staff;
• facilitate the professional development of each member of staff;
• help students develop a further awareness of their own strengths and potential;
• help students develop self discipline.

Social Aims

• encourage the school community to work in partnership for the maximum benefit of all its members;
• develop a lasting spirit of tolerance, mutual respect and concern for others;
• develop an awareness of our responsibilities towards others and property.

Culture

• promote understanding amongst students and staff of their cultural backgrounds;
• encourage students to show respect and understanding of those whose culture, beliefs or lifestyle may be different from their own;
• celebrate the rich, cultural diversity in Slemish College.

Moral and Spiritual

• develop in students, an awareness of moral standards;
• provide opportunities for students to develop an awareness of their individual spiritual needs.

Community

• prepare students for opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life;
• promote community interest in and involvement in the life of the College.