Rmds Pre-Enrolment Application Form printable pdf download

Rmds Pre-Enrolment Application Form

RANELAGH MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOL

BACKGROUND

RMDS is a National School under the Department of Education and Science and administered

according to the Rules for National Schools. RMDS is located on Ranelagh Road, next to Mount

Pleasant Square. It is on the site of the old St. Columba’s National School which has, in various forms,

provided education in the area for nearly one hundred years.

THE PRINCIPLES OF RMDS ARE:

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It is multi-denominational - all children are educated in an inclusive atmosphere where each

child's social, cultural and religious background is equally respected

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It is child-centred

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It is co-educational

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It is managed by a democratic Board of Management

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN RMDS

Time is given each day to the teaching of a religious education programme, the 'Core Curriculum'.

The main themes explored are:

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Faiths and Festivals

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Moral Development

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Myself and Others

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Development Education

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Care of the Environment/Sustainable Development

Any parents who wish to use the school premises after school hours for denominational instruction

to children of the school are welcome to do so.

ENROLMENT POLICY

• The Enrolment Policy of RMDS provides for equality of access and participation in the school for

children in our society whatever their social, religious, cultural and racial backgrounds and whether

or not they have a disability or special educational need.

Rmds Pre-Enrolment Application Form