In its ethos and operation Clifden Community School strives to promote the essential educational values of its Trustees – Sisters of Mercy, Franciscan Brothers, Co. Galway VEC – and operates within the regulations and programme of the Department of Education and Science. In its policies and practices, intended to provide a Christian education in the spirit of the educational traditions of its Trustees, it espouses and promotes positive human values enriched by Christian beliefs. In cherishing these values and beliefs, it operates on the basis of due respect for the beliefs of all.
Our mission in CLIFDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL is to continue to provide a challenging educational environment in which all members of the school community irrespective of ability level or background can realise individual and collective potential in a caring environment which values and strives for quality and creativity in all that it offers.
We are committed to preparing our students for adult life by learning RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT and PERSONAL REGARD for self and others under our banner of LUX, PAX, FELICITAS – LIGHT, PEACE AND HAPPINESS in an atmosphere that encourages positive self esteem.