Mission Statement, Vision & Ethos

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc is a multidenominational, co-educational school, socially and culturally inclusive. It provides excellence in education using a wide range of teaching and learning strategies. We place a strong focus on student well-being and the need for respect for all members of the community and the environment which surrounds us.

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc opened in August 2017 in a temporary home on Railway Street, Portlaoise. We are eagerly anticipating our move to a new 1000-pupil building on an 18-acre greenfield site on the Timahoe Road in Portlaoise.

Mission Statement

Create a community where all members feel valued and respected. Being an academically ambitious school student am challenged above and beyond any exam curriculum. Nurturing intellectual curiosity enables students not just to excel in exams and achieve their education goals, but to develop an enduring love of learning. Through our outstanding range of co and extra-curricular activities along with partnership opportunities with the community, students develop character, independence, creativity and the ability to communicate and motivate others.

Vision

Our vision is one where our students are not only challenged to achieve their highest academic outcomes but to grow personally, to contribute positively to their community and to make their own profound impact in the world.

Ethos

Dunamase College / Coláiste Dhún Másc is an ETB school. ETB schools operate under the same characteristic statement. We are a multidenominational, co-educational school, socially and culturally inclusive. We provide excellence in education and operate under the core values of care, respect, equality, and community.

Our school strives to provide all students with equal opportunities to engage with the curriculum and school life. In all aspects of school life, all members of our school community are treated equitably regardless of their race, gender, religion/belief, age, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, ability, or socio-economic status.

Our school provide a safe physical and social environment that reinforces a sense of belonging to the school community and wider society. We strive to enable every student to realise their full potential regardless of any aspect of their identity or background. Our school promotes a fully inclusive education that recognises the plurality of identities, beliefs and values held by students, parents, and staff. We prepare open-minded, culturally sensitive and responsible citizens with a strong sense of shared values.

In ETB schools, students of all religions and beliefs are treated equally. The school environment and activities do not privilege any particular group over another, whilst at the same time acknowledging and facilitating students of all religions and beliefs.