To enable the child to live a full life as a child.
To nurture in the child a spirit of co-operation, kindness, self discipline, respect, enthusiasm and independence.
To ensure a sound social, moral and religious development.
To enable the child to have a strong grasp of literacy and numeracy.
To foster skills in handwriting, handcrafts, music and other creative arts and to have an appreciation of nature and the environment.
To develop a knowledge and appreciation for one's heritage, through promotion of the Irish language and through the study of history, geography and nature studies.
To encourage an enjoyment of physical activities, dance, drama, music, movement, mime and other recreational game skills.