Mother of Fair Love School is a Catholic co-educational Special School which caters for pupils with Special Educational Needs from the City and County of Kilkenny. The school is under the patronage of the Bishop of Ossory, operates within the rules of the Department of Education and Science and is managed by a Board of Management.

Pupils attending Mother of Fair Love School have a mild general learning disability as assessed by a Psychologist. Individuals are referred to the school by SEHB Psychologists and students are enrolled in the school from 4 years onwards. The school provides a Post-Primary as well as a Primary Course and those pupils who can benefit from the courses provided, are encouraged to remain in school until they are 18 years old.

The SEHB provides the following services to the school on a sessional bases: - Speech & Language Therapy, Physiotherapy and Psychological Services. SEHB's Schools Medical & Dental Service calls to the school also.

For many years the school had the service of visiting Vocational Placement Officer provided by the National Rehabilitation Board (NRB). This person acted as an advisor to students, parents and teachers on post-school training and employment opportunities. This role has not being taken over by FÁS and we look forward to this invaluable service continuing in our school.

Over the past number of years the school has availed of FÁS sponsored schemes which have enabled the school to employ Classroom Assistants.

PHILOSOPHY AND AIMS OF THE SCHOOL

The aspirations of Mother of Fair Love school for its pupils encapsulates a broad concept of education which involves educating the whole child in the areas of intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and emotional development so that pupils achieve their maximum potential for growth. The schools aims to do this by providing:

1. A broad and balanced curriculum that caters for the needs of every student.

2. A pastoral care and discipline programme that emphasises the importance of relationships and respect for all

3. A religious education programme that encourages students to reflect on the place of God in their lives and actively involves them in an examination of the things that are or are not of value in this life.

4. A broad range of sports activities to help students develop physically and socially.

5. Music, speech and drama, and other extra curricular activities that contribute to the cultural, social and creative development of the student.

The general aim of the school is, where possible, to equip pupils with the skills required for the personal and social competence that is necessary for independent living and with the skills required for employment or training leading to employment.

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