Principal's Address 2022/2023
Dear Students/Parents/Guardians,
On behalf of the staff and Board of Management of Portumna Community School, I extend my thanks to you for considering our school as your post primary school of choice. I hope this prospectus provides a snapshot of student life on offer.
Portumna Community School (PCS) has a proud and distinguished tradition of academic excellence in several educational programmes, whilst also supporting student activities across a range of extracurricular activities.
PCS is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education to all, where the potential and uniqueness of each student is fostered and celebrated. We encourage all our students to achieve as much as their natural ability makes possible, both in their studies and personal development. A key message for all students is the pursuit of; ‘achieving their personal best’ while contributing to the school ethos and characteristic spirit through mutual respect, integrity, positive relationships, collaboration and authentic communication with each other.
As part of a wider local community, PCS students are encouraged to mature not only as individuals but also as members of a strong school community; embracing citizenship and taking their place among a vibrant and often challenging society.
Through school support structures, excellence in teaching & learning and by insisting on ‘personal best’ we aim to support students to improve incrementally, to aim high and to arrive at a point where they can pursue their chosen path to a fulfilling career.
As members of an inclusive school community with students, parents, BOM and Patrons; the staff of PCS promote excellence in learning & teaching and promote 21st century skills by both challenging and encouraging students.
Finally, despite recent uncertainty and disruption to school life, we relish the challenge of re-energising our students, instilling in them an infectious desire to succeed, while at the same time taking their place as empathetic and resilient members of the local community and beyond.
Do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to further discuss future school placement.
Mr. Shane McClearn
Principal
Portumna Community School.
principal@portumnacs.ie
On behalf of the staff and Board of Management of Portumna Community School, I extend my thanks to you for considering our school as your post primary school of choice. I hope this prospectus provides a snapshot of student life on offer.
Portumna Community School (PCS) has a proud and distinguished tradition of academic excellence in several educational programmes, whilst also supporting student activities across a range of extracurricular activities.
PCS is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education to all, where the potential and uniqueness of each student is fostered and celebrated. We encourage all our students to achieve as much as their natural ability makes possible, both in their studies and personal development. A key message for all students is the pursuit of; ‘achieving their personal best’ while contributing to the school ethos and characteristic spirit through mutual respect, integrity, positive relationships, collaboration and authentic communication with each other.
As part of a wider local community, PCS students are encouraged to mature not only as individuals but also as members of a strong school community; embracing citizenship and taking their place among a vibrant and often challenging society.
Through school support structures, excellence in teaching & learning and by insisting on ‘personal best’ we aim to support students to improve incrementally, to aim high and to arrive at a point where they can pursue their chosen path to a fulfilling career.
As members of an inclusive school community with students, parents, BOM and Patrons; the staff of PCS promote excellence in learning & teaching and promote 21st century skills by both challenging and encouraging students.
Finally, despite recent uncertainty and disruption to school life, we relish the challenge of re-energising our students, instilling in them an infectious desire to succeed, while at the same time taking their place as empathetic and resilient members of the local community and beyond.
Do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to further discuss future school placement.
Mr. Shane McClearn
Principal
Portumna Community School.
principal@portumnacs.ie