Ethos

In Donegall Road Primary School, all children are valued, nurtured and celebrated in a safe environment, where they are encouraged to succeed to the best of their ability and develop as citizens of the community.

Vision

Our vision for Donegall Road Primary School is to provide a nurturing environment, where children and staff can:

Values

We strive to instil our ethos and fulfil our vision by promoting the value of respect through everything we do. This is achieved through upholding and promoting the importance of self-respect, respect for others and respect for the world around us.

Mission Statement

Dream Big 

• Foster high aspirations by encouraging curiosity, creativity and ambition in all children. 

• Provide a broad, balanced curriculum that supports individual talents and interests. 

• Encourage children to believe in their potential and strive for excellence. 

Respect Everyone 

• Promote a culture of kindness, empathy and inclusion where everyone feels valued. 

• Teach and model respect for self, peers, staff, the wider community and the environment. 

• Celebrate diversity and encourage positive relationships with one another. 

Praise Effort 

• Recognise and reward perseverance and resilience in personal achievements. 

• Create a safe space for learning from mistakes and encourage reflection and improvement. 

• Use of positive reinforcement to build confidence and motivation. 

Share Success 

• Celebrate individual and collective achievements, both in and outside school. 

• Involve families and the wider community in the celebration of our success. 

• Promote teamwork and collaboration between children, staff, families and the community.