Greystones Community College

Core Values

ETB ETHOS CORE VALUES

Greystones Community College is a multidenominational, coeducational state school under the patronage of Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board. Our ethos is underpinned by the core values of Excellence in Education, Care, Respect, Equality and Community.

CORE VALUE: CARE

In Greystones Community College, care is about the welfare, wellbeing, and safety of all members of the school community. It is exemplified in meaningful relationships, connectedness, and empathy, alongside support and solidarity.

CORE VALUE: COMMUNITY

In Greystones Community College, community encompasses students, staff, parents and the local community. It is about having shared vision, values and purpose, a sense of belonging, and a voice that is listened to. It is exemplified in productive collaboration, positive contributions, and effective communication across all members of the school community.

CORE VALUE: EQUALITY

In Greystones Community College, equality is about treating all members of the school community equally and recognising and celebrating the diversity of these members. It is exemplified in targeting resources on those who have need and prioritising a culture of inclusion.

CORE VALUE: EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

In Greystones Community College, excellence in education underpins everything that we strive towards. Excellence encompasses outcomes, experiences and expectations for all members of the school community where we are motivated to learn and continually strive to reach our full potential by leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of academic success.

CORE VALUE: RESPECT

In Greystones Community College, respect is about upholding the dignity, rights, and recognition of the identity and background of each member of the school community. It is exemplified in relationships between all members of the school community, and decision-making that impacts positively on the rights, feelings, and aspirations of the diversity of people within the school community.

WE ARE MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL

Greystones Community College is multi-denominational. This means we welcome and celebrate the full range of religions and beliefs in the school community. It is concerned with developing relationships that are respectful and appreciative of such difference, and interactions that embrace, celebrate, and explore such difference.

Dec 12
2024
Parent Teacher Student Meeting (2nd Year) 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Dec 16
2024
Acceptance Week
Dec 19
2024
Foundation Stones Day
Dec 20
2024
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Mill Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, A63 A3K2.
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