I want to extend to you and your family a very warm welcome to Cratloe National School. Primary school is where children embark upon new adventures in the world of learning. Each year will provide important transitions and the acquisition of new skills that will enhance each pupil’s ability to apply learning in many ways. Cratloe School is committed to providing a challenging and accessible curriculum that helps each pupil progress at a developmentally appropriate rate and provides a safe environment for all pupils. As a principal, I am privileged to work with an outstanding staff who have the interests and education of each individual child at heart. The staff of Cratloe School go above and beyond to ensure your child receives the best education whilst ensuring the social and emotional development of each child is fostered. In Cratloe School, we teach our pupils to be kind, compassionate and inquisitive. The staff of Cratloe School work closely with parents to strive for success while all the time focusing on the wellbeing of all our pupils. Cratloe School is a special place to learn and grow. We are proud of our beautiful school and the dreamy woods that surround it. During your child’s time here, your child will be taught to respect and value his/her surrounding physical environment. He/she will be encouraged to pay attention to environmental issues from the curriculum and apply them to the day-to-day running of our school through the Green Schools Programme. As principal of Cratloe School, I believe that it is my responsibility to maintain and to continue to build a supportive and collaborative spirit in our school. Together as a school community, we will build on the traditions of the past and meet the challenges of the future in inventive and stimulating ways.