The Society of the Sacred Heart has been to the forefront in education in Roscrea since before the Famine. In fact, the first Sacred Heart Convent in Ireland was founded in the town in 1842. In 1992 the Society celebrated one hundred and fifty years of education in Roscrea.
Pupils at Sacred Heart Roscrea are drawn from all areas of the town and its environs. The school is co-educational and caters for boys and girls, there is also a pre-school and afterschool facility on site. The school recognises the uniqueness, inherent worth and dignity of each pupil. The pupils are encouraged to know themselves, develop their potential and share their talents with others. The current school is a state of the art facility opened in 2017.
The educational programme is designed to help all pupils take their place as responsible citizens in an interdependent world whilst appreciating the uniqueness of each individual. Teaching and learning is differentiated in order to help each pupil reach their full potential. The Goals of Sacred Heart Education underpin the curriculum. Community, social awareness, intellect, faith and character are the goals promoted. These ground pupils as citizens of humanity who seek justice and peace while valuing the integrity of creation.
The school seeks to develop a participative approach to the building of a whole school community. Pupils and their parents/guardians combine with the school staff to form communities of practice.
What makes our school unique?
Our school
- is the only Sacred Heart School in Munster. We are grounded in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, embracing the vision of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat.
- is open and inclusive, providing a welcoming place for everyone. We are a School of Belonging.
- is enriched by the many people who make up our school community. We are both local and global.
- is reflective and reflexive, willingly adapting to changes and challenges. We create and share best practice.
- is an eco-friendly school. We have seven green flags and we care for the Earth, our common home.
- incorporates all aspects of the New Curriculum into our universal design for learning. We build on the strengths and gifts of all the people in our school.
Sacred Heart Roscrea is a child centred place of education. We work hard and we have fun. We all belong – happy are we all together!
