It is one of three Catholic schools which work closely with each other and with the two Church of Ireland schools, the Gaelscoil (Irish school) and Educate Together school. Approximately 480 enthusiastic pupils, wonderfully generous parents, more than thirty professional and committed staff, a dedicated Board of Management and generous support from the parish give St. Brigid's a happy and family-like atmosphere.
Many new developments in technology, curricular and extracurricular areas increase children's participation in their own learning and their awareness of the world and global issues. Children show a particular interest in science, nature, ecology and in our attainment of four Green Schools' flags.
With students from approximately twenty nationalities, the school community has been enriched by interaction with different cultures. Hearing children sing in their own language is very moving and reminds us that we are part of a diverse world. Spanish is taught to 5th and 6th classes.
St. Brigid's aims to help each child to grow to full potential. Warm relationships between teachers and students and a broad curriculum fosters inclusion which is highly valued. Every child is invited and encouraged to take part in our choirs, games, art and other activities. Children are taught to value the importance of a good stand in literacy and numeracy, which is a priority in St. Brigid's.
Children enjoy quiet times for daily prayer and have whole school prayer services on special occasions. We see ourselves at our best during preparations for First Communion and Confirmation because children and staff share talents and co-operate to make the celebration of the sacraments joyful and memorable.
I often think of and am very grateful for the long tradition of St. Brigid's and of all the generous Sisters, parents, staff and pupils who have gone before us. In truth, I can only agree with Margaret Aylward:
“It is a glorious and inestimable privilege to labour
for the preservation of the faith” .
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24th January 2012:
As Sisters of the Holy Faith we are privileged to follow the call, gift and ideals of Margaret Aylward, a pioneering woman of great faith, discernment and vision. She founded our congregation in the mid-nineteenth century at a time of political and religious oppression and intense hardship following the Great Famine. 
