In Ballydown Primary School and Nursery class we aim to provide the best educational experiences, enabling each child to develop intellectually, physically and socially whilst encountering a happy, secure, stimulating environment embedded within a Christian ethos. The promotion of spiritual, moral and cultural development is encouraged alongside an understanding and tolerance of others.

Ballydown is a school where children :-

• enjoy a happy, secure learning environment
• encounter a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum
• have stimulating and challenging experiences
• are given opportunities to develop their independence, confidence and initiative
• experience a supportive atmosphere developing self esteem, mutual trust and respect, exemplifying a strong sense of well being for all
• develop skills, knowledge and understanding in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT
• gain a knowledge and understanding of the world around them through scientific, historical, geographical and religious inquiry
• develop practical, creative, artistic and physical skills
• are provided with opportunities to work independently and collaboratively
• are offered a wide programme of extra curricular activities.

In Ballydown we demonstrate our commitment to working as a thinking school in a learning environment by:

• ensuring that teaching and learning is part of an evaluative process;
• planning in line with the Northern Ireland Curriculum and School Development Plan and the Curricular Guidance for Pre-School Education:
• striving for continuous improvement in all that we do;
• working professionally and collaboratively towards common goals aspiring to high achievements and standards
• fostering open and effective communication with all stakeholders and valuing their contribute to school
• providing a warm, welcoming, friendly and inclusive environment.
• engaging in partnership with parents and children, striving to achieve high standards in work, behaviour and participation in the life of the school.